Exhibits
Long Island Aquarium takes visitors on a magical journey through a wide range of exhibits that bring undersea wonders to life. From indoor exhibits that capture the legendary ambiance of the Lost City of Atlantis to outdoor exhibits located along the beautiful Peconic River to experiences with an exciting interactive dimension, Long Island Aquarium offers many ways to fascinate and captivate. So come and explore the aquarium!
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Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Rainforest habitat showcases some of the largest and most interesting Amazon fish and aquatic life.
Amphibian Alley
Amphibians are a group of cold blooded vertebrates ranging from frogs, toads, newts, salamanders and caecilians.
Ancient Reptile Ruins
Ancient Reptile Ruins is home to our Green Tree Python, Tegu, Green Iguana and Green Aracari.
Best Buddies – Clownfish & Anemone
You’ll find Nemo and Dory too, at this habitat which also features anemone, sea urchins and more.
Bubble Habitat & Garden Eels
This bubble-shaped exhibit offers a magnified view of the distinguishing features of its residents, like the Garden Eels!
Bugs
Our Bug habitat includes some of the largest, most venomous, and prettiest bugs from all over the world!
Butterflies
Thousands of butterflies from all over the world, inhabit this lavish, indoor, tropical garden.
Coati
White-Nosed Coatis live in a variety of habitats from tropical lowlands to drier mountain forests in North, Central and South America.
Coral Reef
Thirty feet long, the 20,000-gallon exhibit depicts a natural reef ecosystem, including a reef wall, crest, terrace, and back reef.
Crab Villa
Our Crab Villa habitat is home to a fascinating variety of crabs, corals and other invertebrate creatures.
Critter Corner
Critter Corner is home to a variety of different animals including our Albino Burmese Python, Red-Tail Boa, and many more amazing critters.
Critter Cove
Critter Cove is home to Lavender Brown, our Barred Owl, as well as the site of our Creature Feature lectures (seasonal, weather dependent).
Discus Fish
Some of the most beautiful, vibrant, and colorful freshwater fish specifically bred for different color morphs and patterns.
Electric Eel
It’s positively shocking: An electric eel can produce an electric charge of up to about 600 volts – five times the voltage of a wall socket!
Fishing Cat
The Fishing Cat is a stocky and powerfully built medium-sized cat species found in Southeast Asia, Northern India and Sri Lanka.
Flounder Find
Their flat bodies and ability to change color make it hard to spot them on the ocean floor. Can you find them in their habitat?
Giant Pacific Octopus
This cylindrical exhibit is perfect for a GPO. Watch as it changes colors and textures depending on its mood!
Lagoon
This exhibit features a miniature panorama of Long Island with the North Shore on one side and the South Shore on the other.
Local Rocky Shores
This exhibit mimics Long Island’s rocky shores with local animals, algae and plants.
Lost City of Atlantis Shark Habitat
Featuring Sand Tiger Sharks, Nurse Sharks and a plethora of tropical fish that forms the centerpiece of the Aquarium.
Mangrove Monitor
Mangrove monitors inhabit damp wetland, coastal rivers, inland lakes and mangrove forests in Australia.
Marmosets
This habitat showcases these small primates, easily recognized for their puffed white cheeks, face, and neck, and consists of a mom and her twins!
Moon Jellies
With more than 200 species found worldwide, sea jellies (ours are Cold Water Moon Jellies), are one of the world’s most common sea creatures.
Old World Wonders
This habitat showcases some of the most interesting aquatic animals found in Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe, all in one exhibit.
Otter Falls
Home to our North American River Otters, this habitat emulates a temperate riverbank including a waterfall and underwater viewing area.
Penguin Pavilion
This exhibit provides both land and water features for our African Penguins, as well as hutches for shelter, nesting, and breeding.
Piranha
Often misunderstood, the Red-bellied Piranhas are omnivores and typically a scavenger fish.
Poseidon’s Treasure Room
Poseidon’s Treasure Room houses several periodically changing freshwater and saltwater displays.
Prehensile-tailed Porcupine
With sharp spines, a big, round nose, and a tail they can hang from, prehensile-tailed (or Brazilian) porcupines are nocturnal, vegetarian rodents.
Puffer Fish
This exhibit showcases several species including cowfish, boxfish, and porcupinefish.
Schooling Fish
Swimming in schools helps fish confuse predators and spend their energy most efficiently.
Sea Lion Coliseum
The Sea Lion Coliseum is home to our California Sea Lions as well as the site of the Sea Lion Shows, held daily.
Seahorses
This habitat simulates the warm, temperate waters amongst sea grasses,where seahorses and pipefish thrive.
Seals
The seal habitat is home to our harbor seals and gray seals and can be found at the entrance of the aquarium.
Shipwreck / Artificial Reef
This habitat features a variety of fish frequently found on, or around, shipwrecks and artificial reefs.
Stingrays
This popular habitat allows guests to pet and feel our stingrays, bamboo sharks and horseshoe crabs!
Tidal Marsh
This 3,000-gallon saltwater tank is home to about 15 different species of animals which were collected locally by Aquarium biologists.
Touch Tank
Have a hands-on encounter with some of our Touch Tank residents, including sea stars, clams, whelks, hermit crabs, and horseshoe crabs.
Western Honey Bee
Our Honey Bee habitat gives you a bug’s eye view at the inner workings of a honey bee hive!