(Long Island, NY) It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the Long Island Aquarium is pleased to present an array of holiday activities sure to bring forth good cheer to all. Check out the website at www.LongIslandAquarium.com for additional information and to make select reservations, or call 631.208.9200, ext. 426 for all the details.
Get Your Santa Photos HERE!
During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the Long Island Aquarium wants to help you cross one more thing off your to-do list. Don’t waste time traveling up-island to see Santa, just stop by the Long Island Aquarium! Your child (or pet!) can spend a few minutes with the Big Man, get their picture taken, you’ll get your photos and be on your way. Aquarium admission is not required and access to the exhibits will belimited, this program is for a quick and easy way to get your holiday photo. Please note, pets must be leashed and will not be allowed access to any other part of the Aquarium.
Photo Package is $25 and includes one 5X7 and 4 wallet-sized photos.
Santa will be Available (most Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays):November 27, 28, 29, December 4,5, 6, 11, 12,18, 19 and 20 from 10am-4pm.
Reservations not required, first come, first serve.
Santa Brunch – December 13 – 10am, 12pm or 2pm seatings
Celebrate the season at Long Island Aquarium’s annual Santa Brunch! Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch in the waterfront Sea Star Ballroom, make a fun holiday craft, and take a photo with Santa. Brunch includes all day Aquarium Admission!
Price: Children 3-12: $26.95 (Members: $22.95)
Adults 13+: $42.95 (Members: $36.95)
Children 2 & under: Free
Blood Drive in the Sea Star Ballroom– December 21 –12:30pm – 6:30pm
Give the gift of life! Approximately 5 million Americans will need a blood transfusion this year. Help give the ultimate gift and come to this holiday blood drive. This year’s goal is just 30 pints! The procedure takes onlyabout 15 minutes and one pint of donated blood can help save up to three lives! You must show photo ID to donate.
Walk-ins are welcome! Call 1.800.688.0900 with medical eligibility questions or Caryn Devivo for details of this blood drive at 631.574.8008, ext. 248.
Fishes & Wishes New Year’s Eve Party– December 31–6:30pm-11pm
Bring the entire family to the Long Island Aquarium’s annual Fishes & Wishes New Year’s Eve Celebration! There will be plenty of great food and great fun, plus entertainment you won’t find anywhere else. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, buffet dinner (including beer and wine), dancing, crafts for the kids, dessert and ice cream bar, plus a mock-Midnight champagne and sparkling cider toast (at 10:30), and of course the beauty of the Aquarium at night.
Make it a sleepover! You can extend the fun and spend the night at the Hyatt Place Long Island/East End! Packages start at $199 (plus tax).
Price: Children 3-12: $60 (Members: $55)
Adults (13+): $95 (Members: $85)
Children 2 & Under: Free
About Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center
This privately-owned aquarium features one of the largest all-living coral reef displays in this hemisphere, a 120,000-gallon shark tank, year-round sea lion shows, numerous touch tanks, butterflies from all over the world, and more than 100 exhibits and interactive experiences, including Butterflies, Bugs& Birds, Shark Dive, Penguin Encounter, Pirate Snorkel, Shark Keeper, and more! Located in Riverhead, on the east end of Long Island, guests are encouraged to learn about what lives within the local waters, with exhibits showcasing local flora and fauna, as well as exotic, tropical displays.
Named a Top 10 Aquarium for Children by Parents Magazine, Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center is open daily 10:00am to 5:00pm year-round (Closed Christmas & Thanksgiving Days). You can add to the fun with an overnight stay at the waterfront Hyatt Place East End & Resort Marina located adjacent to the Aquarium property. For more information, please visit www.LongIslandAquarium.com.
