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Old 01-04-2014, 03:38 PM
 
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we decided to take a ride there today . it was one of the coldest days here so far and the day after a snow storm.

we were there with about 6 other people this morning in the entire place.

basically there was little to see. much was destroyed in sandy and is still quite aways from being re-opened fully.

the newly done main building was very nice ,bright and clean looking.

as usual though shooting moving objects through thick glass is very very hard.

we did get about 4 or 5 keepers.


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Old 01-04-2014, 04:18 PM
 
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Great photos! Always loved the NY Aquarium in good ol' Coney Island.
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Old 01-04-2014, 04:29 PM
 
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I was there pre-sandy, I'm wondering what happened that day, were all pools filled with salt water and fishes got out?
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Old 01-04-2014, 04:45 PM
 
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they cleared most of the open air exhibits out before sandy hit.
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Old 01-05-2014, 12:56 AM
 
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I was there pre-sandy, I'm wondering what happened that day, were all pools filled with salt water and fishes got out?
They're fine. But I went there post-sandy (I think I went in the summer?) and they still had a portion of it closed. The aquarium felt very small and not worth the money.
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Old 01-05-2014, 01:04 AM
 
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#2 is interesting. Almost like a mix between a fish and bird.
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Old 01-05-2014, 05:37 AM
 
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I went there prior to Sandy and as an adult I didn't feel that there was that much too see then.
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Old 01-05-2014, 05:42 AM
 
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the bronx zoo membership is the best way to see the aquarium. i always felt by itself if you were paying it was to expensive for what was really there.
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Old 01-05-2014, 06:31 AM
 
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They're fine. But I went there post-sandy (I think I went in the summer?) and they still had a portion of it closed. The aquarium felt very small and not worth the money.

Life is not always about money---- take a small child or grandchild to a place like this and watch them light up with excitement and the cost of admission quickly fades away.
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Old 01-05-2014, 06:57 AM
 
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we saw the young kids getting bored there yesterday . all the real impressive stuff was not there.

the kids really do not want to see a flounder swimming.

they want the sharks,the sea lions , the jelly fish ,etc.


we wouldn't think of bringing the grand kids there yet.
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