Painting with Pinnipeds

Create a masterpiece!

As of May 19, vaccinated guests may visit without a mask. All unvaccinated guests must continue to wear a mask. If you are purchasing an Animal Encounter or Adventure, you must show proof of vaccine or must wear a mask during the encounter/adventure.

Paint with a Pinniped

Create a Custom Canvas with our Sea Lions during Painting with Pinnipeds!

Learn all about the stars of our Sea Lion presentations and participate in a show!

• Learn about these playful animals, why they are so important to us and learn about enrichment activities.
• Find out why and how the sea lions paint, about the materials used, select your paint colors and get a briefing
on the experience.
• At the end of the session, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind painting completed by a California Sea Lion!

When working with animals, they call the shots. Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.

Price $50 (Aquarium Members: $45)*

Dates & Times:
Sundays @ 3:45pm
Session = 30 minutes (approx.)

>> Click to Download the Waiver<<

Pinniped Encounter Rules

SEAL ENCOUNTER: Guests must have the ability to go up and down steps and uneven surfaces. Unfortunately, guests in wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
SEA LION ENCOUNTER: Guests in wheelchairs can be accommodated, please notify staff at the time of reservation.
To ensure the safety of our animals, personal cameras (including those in cell phones or other electronic devices) cannot be used during your animal program.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 24-hours prior to the reserved program. Payment is required at the time of booking.
We go rain or shine! No refunds for bad weather unless Long Island Aquarium cancels the excursion.
No refunds will be issued for guests that do not meet the program requirements for age, physical fitness, or who violate company policies.
Long Island Aquarium reserves the right, under certain circumstances, to omit specific behaviors or interactions from the program.
Participants must not have contact with any wild marine mammal within 48 hours of participation to avoid disease transmission to our animals.
Long Island Aquarium reserves the right to refuse service to any guest under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drugs.
Participants must be able to understand basic instructions in English in order to safely participate.
No flip flops, open back, open toe, or high heeled shoes. Sneakers are recommended. Please be advised that feet may get wet.
Participants should be willing to participate in the program and be comfortable with interacting with a live animal.
Follow directions at all times.
No food or drink in animal areas.
Do not feed the sea lions until instructed.
No chewing gum.
Do not enter animal areas until instructed.
No sunglasses or other eyewear unless prescription for vision correction.
Watch footing. The beach may have an irregular surface and may be slippery.
No strollers will be permitted in the encounter
Disinfect hands, as instructed, prior to the program.
Do not touch the animal until instructed.
Be very careful around the sea lions eyes, ears, and mouth.
No sudden movements or yelling.
Exit the program area when instructed to do so.

*Must be 10 years or older and reserved 24 hours in advance. All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure.

This adventure is proudly sponsored by:

Seal Encounter

Seal Encounters run from April through September

Seal it with a kiss!

Seal it with a kiss

Be a Trainer for our Seal Encounter Session!

Our Harbor Seals and Gray Seal are the pride of the Aquarium. Now you can go with our animal caregiver and help with a seal feeding session!

Visit the food prep area and help prepare their meal – you’ll learn about the sustainable seafood diet for all of our animals and how you can make similar sustainable seafood choices.
Visit the seal habitat and talk with the team about the husbandry behaviors they teach our animals and why.
Learn how trainers communicate with our flippered friends.
Interact with a seal and even get a kiss!
The experience will be captured by our photographer.
Purchase the series of photos (details to come).

When working with animals, they call the shots. Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.

Day/Times: Thursdays at 1:30pm
Session = 1.5hr (approx.)

Price: $150* / (Aquarium Members: $135)*

Ask about our Photo Option!

>> Click to Download the Waiver<<

Pinniped Encounter Rules

SEAL ENCOUNTER: Guests must have the ability to go up and down steps and uneven surfaces. Unfortunately, guests in wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
SEA LION ENCOUNTER: Guests in wheelchairs can be accommodated, please notify staff at the time of reservation.
To ensure the safety of our animals, personal cameras (including those in cell phones or other electronic devices) cannot be used during your animal program.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 24-hours prior to the reserved program. Payment is required at the time of booking.
No refunds will be issued for guests that do not meet the program requirements for age, physical fitness, or who violate company policies.
We go rain or shine! No refunds for bad weather unless Long Island Aquarium cancels the excursion.
Long Island Aquarium reserves the right to refuse service to any guest under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drugs.
Participants must be able to understand basic instructions in English in order to safely participate.
Long Island Aquarium reserves the right, under certain circumstances, to omit specific behaviors or interactions from the program.
Participants must not have contact with any wild marine mammal within 48 hours of participation to avoid disease transmission to our animals.
No flip flops, open back, open toe, or high heeled shoes. Sneakers are recommended. Please be advised that feet may get wet.
Participants should be willing to participate in the program and be comfortable with interacting with a live animal.
Follow directions at all times.
No chewing gum.
Do not enter animal areas until instructed.
No food or drink in animal areas.
Do not feed the sea lions until instructed.
No sunglasses or other eyewear unless prescription for vision correction.
Watch footing. The beach may have an irregular surface and may be slippery.
Disinfect hands, as instructed, prior to the program.
No strollers will be permitted in the encounter
Do not touch the animal until instructed.
Be very careful around the sea lions eyes, ears, and mouth.
No sudden movements or yelling.
Exit the program area when instructed to do so.

*Must be 10 years or older and reserved 24 hours in advance. All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure!

Sea Lion Encounter

Learn all about the stars of our Sea Lion show!

Hug from a sea lion

• Talk with one of our animal caregivers and learn about these playful animals, why they are so important to us and how their species are doing in their natural environment.
• Help with set-up for the Sea Lion Show and learn how and why the team trains our animals.
• You’ll discuss positive reinforcement techniques as well as learn about the fish we feed our sea lions and how you can make sustainable seafood options for yourself.
• You’ll have a front row seat at a sea lion show!
• Participate in a training session after the sea lion show. You’ll practice behaviors with the show’s star sea lion, and even throw him or her a fish!
• Get a kiss from a Sea Lion!
• The experience will be captured by our photographer. Purchase the series of photos.

When working with animals, they call the shots. Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.

Available from July through September
Day/Times –
Sundays at 10am
Session = 1.5hr (approx.)

Price
$150* (Aquarium Members: $135)*

Ask about our Photo Option!

>> Click HERE to Download the Waiver<<

Pinniped Encounter Rules

SEAL ENCOUNTER: Guests must have the ability to go up and down steps and uneven surfaces. Unfortunately, guests in wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
SEA LION ENCOUNTER: Guests in wheelchairs can be accommodated, please notify staff at the time of reservation.
To ensure the safety of our animals, personal cameras (including those in cell phones or other electronic devices) cannot be used during your animal program.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 24-hours prior to the reserved program. Payment is required at the time of booking.
No refunds will be issued for guests that do not meet the program requirements for age, physical fitness, or who violate company policies.
We go rain or shine! No refunds for bad weather unless Long Island Aquarium cancels the excursion.
Long Island Aquarium reserves the right, under certain circumstances, to omit specific behaviors or interactions from the program.
Long Island Aquarium reserves the right to refuse service to any guest under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drugs.
Participants must be able to understand basic instructions in English in order to safely participate.
Participants must not have contact with any wild marine mammal within 48 hours of participation to avoid disease transmission to our animals.
Participants should be willing to participate in the program and be comfortable with interacting with a live animal.
No flip flops, open back, open toe, or high heeled shoes. Sneakers are recommended. Please be advised that feet may get wet.
Follow directions at all times.
Do not enter animal areas until instructed.
No food or drink in animal areas.
No chewing gum.
No strollers will be permitted in the encounter
No sunglasses or other eyewear unless prescription for vision correction.
Watch footing. The beach may have an irregular surface and may be slippery.
Disinfect hands, as instructed, prior to the program.
Do not feed the sea lions until instructed.
Do not touch the animal until instructed.
Be very careful around the sea lions eyes, ears, and mouth.
No sudden movements or yelling.
Exit the program area when instructed to do so.

*Must be 10 years or older and reserved 24 hours in advance. All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure!

Sea Lion Show

Covid Update: Vaccinated guests do not have to wear a mask. Unvaccinated guests must continue to wear a mask the entire duration of the sea lion show and to be socially distant from other guests. Seats are first come first serve, so please arrive early.

Long Island Aquarium’s Sea Lion Coliseum is the place to go to appreciate the grace, playfulness, and intelligence of the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) in our Sea Lion Show.

Sea lions, which get their name from their loud roars, barks, and honks, put on a fascinating show whenever they are in the water! Just look through the underwater viewing windows of our Sea Lion Coliseum inside the aquarium to marvel at these graceful swimmers!

There’s an even better performance waiting for you outside! Long Island Aquarium’s expert mammal trainers put on a daily Sea Lion Show. It’s your opportunity to watch the Aquarium’s talented sea lions – Java, Bunker, Nila and Lucy – demonstrate a variety of impressive behaviors!

Show Times:
12:30pm
2:30pm

Proudly Sponsored by:

Sea Lion Selfie

Due to COVID-19, all unvaccinated guests MUST wear a mask during their photo session. Vaccinated guests do not have to wear a mask, but will be asked to show proof of vaccine.

The next time you’re here, don’t miss an opportunity for a unique encounter you’ll never forget – a sea lion selfie from one of our lovable sea lions.

Please note that due to the nature of this activity, and the behavior/ personalities of individual sea lions, selfies are not guaranteed. Should we fail to satisfactorily afford you this unique opportunity, you will receive a full refund. Those age 7 & older can be photographed by themselves; under 7 must be accompanied by adult. Up to 2 people per turn.

Available daily at 12:45pm and on weekends and holidays at 2:45pm

Pricing
$20 Emailed photo (one or two people per photo)

Limited availability. All prices plus tax.

Sea Lion Coliseum

Long Island Aquarium’s Sea Lion Coliseum is the place to go to appreciate the grace, playfulness, and intelligence of the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus).

There’s an even better performance waiting for you outside! Long Island Aquarium’s expert mammal trainers put on a daily Sea Lion Show. It’s your opportunity to watch the Aquarium’s talented sea lions – Java, Bunker, Nila, and Lucy – demonstrate a variety of impressive behaviors!

California Sea Lion
Scientific Name: Zalophus californianus
Weight: 200-880 pounds.
Length: 6-8 feet.
Lifespan: 18-30 years.
Range: Southern Alaska to Central Mexico.
Habitat: sandy and rocky shorelines along the coast of western North America.

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