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Opened in 1896, New York Aquarium in Brooklyn, NYC is America's' oldest operating aquarium. In 1957 the aquarium moved to the boardwalk in Brooklyn's Coney Island and is the only aquarium in New York City.
The facility is part of the Wildlife Conservation Society, the largest network of the country's metropolitan wildlife parks.
The goal of the New York Aquarium is the conservation of all the world's wildlife and wild places. It is spread over 14 acres and is home to 266 species of aquatic animals.
The New York Aquarium is currently under significant renovation, but some of its main attractions are still open, such as Glovers Reef, the Sea Cliffs outdoor spaces, Conservation Hall, and the Aquatheater, which features a sea lion demonstration.
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