Long Island Aquarium Archives - Riverhead News Review

08.03.2026 News

Long Island Aquarium reveals sex of two baby penguins

The penguins were both boys! The Long Island Aquarium revealed Saturday that its two juvenile African penguins are male, with blue cake filling delivering the news to visitors gathered...

06.26.2026 News

Riverhead aquarium to debut new exhibits, interactive experiences

Riverhead’s Long Island Aquarium is heading into summer with several new exhibits and experiences for animal-lovers of all types to enjoy, with the chance to get up close and...

05.05.2026 Food and Drink

Mom’s the Word! What to do this Mother’s Day in Riverhead

She does so much for you; make the annual nod to that lady who gave you life as special as she is. From bountiful brunches to art to an...

01.30.2026 News

L.I. Aquarium penguins moved indoors during arctic blast

The penguins at the Long Island Aquarium all have happy feet — because they’re waddling indoors during the arctic blast that has engulfed Riverhead. All 20 endangered African black-footed penguins...

01.28.2026 Community

Red, White and Blue Ball celebrates America’s 250th birthday

It was a patriotic party at the Long Island Aquarium on Friday, Jan. 23, as over 170 guests wore their finest colonial garb and national colors for the inaugural...

01.09.2026 News

Riverhead to kick off America250 with Red, White and Blue Ball at L.I. Aquarium

Riverhead Town kicks off its series of America250 celebrations with the Red, White and Blue Ball on Friday, Jan. 23, at the Long Island Aquarium. The town’s America250 Committee...

01.03.2026 Year in Review 2025

Year in Review: Riverhead institutions mark major milestones

In numerology, the year 2025 is considered a “9” or a “universal year” representing completions and conclusions of cycles, but several Riverhead institutions bucked that nonsense this year, hitting...

11.14.2025 News

Adoption Day 2025 a success for Suffolk Courts

Families and relatives eagerly anticipated their turn with the judge to make their adoptions official at the Long Island Aquarium Friday for Adoption Day 2025, an annual celebration put...