Fish Tales Extravaganza

Swim into beach season with the month-long Fish Tales Extravaganza at the Wildlife Conservation Society's (WCS) New York Aquarium every weekend in June.

Summer will be a celebration of children's books this year at the WCS New York Aquarium. Visitors will be treated with a line-up of special events and performances.

Aquarium visitors can give new meaning to the phrase "dive into a book" as WCS's New York Aquarium brings everyone's favorite marine animal books to life.  Select weekends will include the chance to meet celebrity authors at special readings and book signings by such authors as Seymour Simon, Edel Rodriguez, and Susan Ring on the Explore the Shore Plaza.

The Fish Tales Extravaganza will bring a full schedule of live family entertainment to the Aquarium.  Weekends include an amazing array of top-rated children's entertainment.  Don't miss the Alice Farley Dance Theater, John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean, a theatrical performance of One Fish, Two Fish by Dr. Suess by Manhattan Children's Theater in celebration of World Ocean's Day, a special reading of The Little Mermaid in celebration of the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, Disney's Pixar Pictures featuring a reading of Finding Nemo, Denisha and her puppets from the Sprout Channel, and many more on the Explore the Shore Plaza. Children will also be able to make their own "Fish Tale" book adventure each weekend in the Pavilion Tent from 11am to 4 pm each weekend. After your visit, join in the new exciting happenings in Coney Island and the Aquarium is part of it all, visit ConeyIslandFunGuide.com for more information.

The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide.  We do so through science, global conservation, education and the management of the world's largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo.  Together these activities change attitudes towards nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in harmony.  WCS is committed to this mission because it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth.

Wildlife Conservation Society New York Aquarium opens every day of the year at 10am, and closing times vary seasonally. Admission is $13.00 for adults, $9.00 for children ages 3-12 and $10.00 for senior citizens (65 and older); children under 3 years of age are admitted free. Fridays after 3pm, admission is by suggested donation. The Aquarium is located on Surf Avenue at West 8^th Street in Coney Island. For directions, information on public events and programs, and other Aquarium information, call 718-265-FISH or visit our web site at http://www.nyaquarium.com. Now is the perfect time to visit and show support for the New York Aquarium, Brooklyn's most heavily attended attraction and a beloved part of the City of New York.