New York City for Toddlers 4 - New York Aquarium

Families can learn about sea creatures at the New York Aquarium, located right by Coney Island at Surf Avenue and West 8th Street in Brooklyn. In addition to seeing many examples of fish and other marine life in the aquariums tanks, toddlers can experience the touch pool, where they can feel horse crabs, sea stars and more, watch penguin, shark and walrus feedings, enjoy a 4-D film and see a sea lion show.

New York Aquarium - http://nyaquarium.com/plan-your-trip/activities.aspx

NYC Toddlers 3 - American Museum of Natural History

Take the little ones to the American Museum of Natural History, located on Central Park West and 79th street. The dinosaur bones alone are worth the visit, but families will also be treated to the huge whale model in the Hall of Ocean Life, myriad habitat dioramas featuring creatures from all over the globe, films, special programs and traveling exhibits.

American Museum of Natural History - http://www.amnh.org

More Toddler Fun in NYC - Children's Museum of Manhattan

Children can spend hours exploring the fun and educational displays at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, many of which were designed with toddlers in mind. Exhibits include Playworks, where kids can have so much fun that they might not realize they’re improving their math and science skills, Adventures with Dora and Diego, City Splash, full of water wonders to investigate, and much more. The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is found at 212 West 83rd Street.

Children's Museum of Manhattan - http://www.cmom.org/visit