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Reptile & Amphibian Appreciation Day
Live exotic reptiles and amphibians presented by the Long Island Herpetological Society. The Hatchery & Aquarium’s own New York State native reptiles and amphibians will be on display.
Find out more »Father’s Day
It’s your day! Come celebrate with your children at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium! Free admission for Dads when accompanied by their children.
Find out more »Hatchling Turtle Day
Come meet our baby turtles during their first outdoor adventure! Professional staff will be on hand to answer questions about the few days old turtles. Enjoy refreshments and turtle themed activities.
Find out more »Fall Festival
Kid’s Fishing · Petting Zoo · Pumpkin Patch · Environmental Exhibitors · Castle Bouncer · Music · Games · Live Animal Encounters · Food Fun for the whole family! Admission: $6 Adult, $4 Child/Senior, Members Free Rain Date: October 14
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Haunted Hatchery
Calling all ghosts and goblins, spiders and bones…. Families are welcome to join us for a not-so-scary Haunted Hatchery. Receive a sweet treat as you trick-or-treat your way through the Hatchery & Aquarium. Refreshments • Games & Fun • Halloween Crafts
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Hatchery Egg Take
Watch the Hatchery staff as they fertilize eggs for the Hatch House.
Find out more »Veterans Day
Free admission to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium when you show your military ID.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization.
Find out more »Tree Lighting Ceremony
Santa Claus will light the Hatchery’s Christmas Tree at 5:30pm. Free admission after 5pm. Suggested donation of $10 per family. Cookies ~ Tea ~ Hot Chocolate
Find out more »Holiday Break: Trout Feeding Demonstrations
Watch the trout jump and splash as they devour a special diet of fish food.
Find out more »Holiday Break: Live Animal Encounters
Learn about the Hatchery's reptiles and amphibians.
Find out more »Holiday Break: Trout Feeding Demonstrations
Watch the trout jump and splash as they devour a special diet of fish food.
Find out more »Holiday Break: Homemade Playdough
Make your very own homemade playdough. Use the Hatchery's animals as your inspiration and get creative!
Find out more »Holiday Break: Homemade Playdough
Make your very own homemade playdough. Use the Hatchery's animals as your inspiration and get creative!
Find out more »Holiday Break: Homemade Playdough
Make your very own homemade playdough. Use the Hatchery's animals as your inspiration and get creative!
Find out more »Holiday Break: Trout Feeding Demonstrations
Watch the trout jump and splash as they devour a special diet of fish food.
Find out more »Holiday Break: Live Animal Encounters
Learn about the Hatchery's reptiles and amphibians.
Find out more »Holiday Break: Trout Feeding Demonstrations
Watch the trout jump and splash as they devour a special diet of fish food.
Find out more »Holiday Break: Trout Feeding Demonstrations
Watch the trout jump and splash as they devour a special diet of fish food.
Find out more »Holiday Break: Animal Tracks – Who’s Been Here?
Who is making that strange footprint in your backyard? Learn to identify animal tracks and make your very own track to take home.
Find out more »New Year’s Day Hike
Start the year off right! Come learn about Long island winter habitats and end your visit with a guided nature hike. Hikes are family friendly. Be sure to dress weather appropriate. Comfortable hiking shoes are recommended. Must be abe to hike a moderate nature trail for approximately 1/2 mile. Pre-registration required. Limited spaces available. Call to register (516) 692-6768.
Find out more »Trout Birthday Party
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our baby trout! Professional staff will be available to answer questions about the baby fish. Enjoy refreshments and birthday cake!
Find out more »Trout Birthday Party
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our baby trout! Professional staff will be available to answer questions about the baby fish. Enjoy refreshments and birthday cake!
Find out more »Boy Scout Day
Come celebrate the birthday of Scouting in America. In honor of Boy Scout Day, all cub scouts and boy scouts wearing their scouting uniform will receive a free Hatchery & Aquarium tour with paid admission.
Find out more »Winter Wonderland – February Break
Stay warm inside while making your own snow that won’t melt!
Find out more »Make Your Own Homemade Ice Cream – February Break
Make your own tasty ice cream treat. Be sure to bring warm gloves!
Find out more »Make Your Own Homemade Ice Cream – February Break
Make your own tasty ice cream treat. Be sure to bring warm gloves!
Find out more »Make Your Own Homemade Ice Cream – February Break
Make your own tasty ice cream treat. Be sure to bring warm gloves!
Find out more »Slippery, Slimy Science – February Break
Slime is a sticky, slippery substance used by many animals to help them survive. Come make your own gooey slime and learn why it is important to animals.
Find out more »Slippery, Slimy Science – February Break
Slime is a sticky, slippery substance used by many animals to help them survive. Come make your own gooey slime and learn why it is important to animals.
Find out more »Slippery, Slimy Science – February Break
Slime is a sticky, slippery substance used by many animals to help them survive. Come make your own gooey slime and learn why it is important to animals.
Find out more »Slippery, Slimy Science – February Break
Slime is a sticky, slippery substance used by many animals to help them survive. Come make your own gooey slime and learn why it is important to animals.
Find out more »Slippery, Slimy Science – February Break
Slime is a sticky, slippery substance used by many animals to help them survive. Come make your own gooey slime and learn why it is important to animals.
Find out more »Girl Scout Day
Come celebrate the birthday of Girl Scouts in America. In honor of Girl Scout Day, all girl scouts wearing their scouting uniform will receive a free Hatchery & Aquarium tour with paid admission.
Find out more »Hatchery Closed
The Hatchery will be closed on March 23, 2018 for professional development while the staff attends the Long Island Natural History Conference.
Find out more »Trout Feeding Demonstration
Watch the trout jump and splash as they devour a special diet of fish food.
Find out more »Live Animal Encounter – Spring Break
Learn about the Hatchery's reptiles and amphibians.
Find out more »Backyard Birds – Spring Break
Learn which birds can be found in your backyard as you hunt around the Hatchery looking for our feathered visitors. Make a bird feeder and create a bird's nest.
Find out more »Spring Egg Hunt
Ages 0-6. Tot garden for ages 0-2. Limited tickets will be sold. Last admission at 10:30am. Parking fills up fast. Please carpool.
Find out more »Nature’s Gardeners – Spring Break
Learn about nature's true gardeners with an up close look at earthworms and how bees pollinate plants. Find out which seeds are edible and take some home to plant in your backyard.
Find out more »Animal Tracks: Who’s Been Here? – Spring Break
Who is making that strange footprint in your backyard? Learn to identify animal tracks and make your very own track to take home.
Find out more »Animal Tracks: Who’s Been Here? – Spring Break
Who is making that strange footprint in your backyard? Learn to identify animal tracks and make your very own track to take home.
Find out more »Spring Festival
Rain date: 4/5 Kid's Fishing Food Music Petting Zoo Castle Bouncer Games Environmental Exhibitors Live Animal Encounters
Find out more »Reptile & Amphibian Appreciation Day
Live exotic reptiles and amphibians presented by the Long Island Herpetological Society. The Hatchery & Aquarium's own New York State native reptiles and amphibians will be on display. https://www.facebook.com/LIHS.org/
Find out more »Hatchling Turtle Day
Come meet our baby turtles during their first outdoor adventure! Professional staff will be on hand to answer questions about the few days old turtles. Enjoy refreshments and turtle themed activities.
Find out more »Fall Festival
Rain Date: 10/6/18 Kid's Fishing Petting Zoo Pumpkin Patch Environmental Exhibitors Castle Bouncer Music Games Live Animal Encounters Food
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization. October 20, 21, 27* & 28 November 3, 4, 10 & 11 Demonstrations at 1pm & 3pm *There will be no 3pm demonstration on 10/27. Watch Hatchery staff as they fertilize eggs for the Hatch House on November 6, 2018.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization. October 20, 21, 27* & 28 November 3, 4, 10 & 11 Demonstrations at 1pm & 3pm *There will be no 3pm demonstration on 10/27. Watch Hatchery staff as they fertilize eggs for the Hatch House on November 6, 2018.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization. October 20, 21, 27* & 28 November 3, 4, 10 & 11 Demonstrations at 1pm & 3pm *There will be no 3pm demonstration on 10/27. Watch Hatchery staff as they fertilize eggs for the Hatch House on November 6, 2018.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization. October 20, 21, 27* & 28 November 3, 4, 10 & 11 Demonstrations at 1pm & 3pm *There will be no 3pm demonstration on 10/27. Watch Hatchery staff as they fertilize eggs for the Hatch House on November 6, 2018.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization. October 20, 21, 27* & 28 November 3, 4, 10 & 11 Demonstrations at 1pm & 3pm *There will be no 3pm demonstration on 10/27. Watch Hatchery staff as they fertilize eggs for the Hatch House on November 6, 2018.
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization. October 20, 21, 27* & 28 November 3, 4, 10 & 11 Demonstrations at 1pm & 3pm *There will be no 3pm demonstration on 10/27. Watch Hatchery staff as they fertilize eggs for the Hatch House on November 6, 2018.
Find out more »Haunted Hatchery
Calling all ghosts and goblins, spiders and bones…. Families are welcome to join us for a not-so-scary Haunted Hatchery. Receive a sweet treat as you trick-or-treat your way through the Hatchery & Aquarium. Refreshments • Games & Fun • Halloween Crafts
Find out more »Egg Taking Demonstration
Witness the centuries old process of egg taking and fertilization. October 20, 21, 27* & 28 November 3, 4, 10 & 11 Demonstrations at 1pm & 3pm *There will be no 3pm demonstration on 10/27. Watch Hatchery staff as they fertilize eggs for the Hatch House on November 6, 2018.
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