While the sea lions, penguins and other animals at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium naturally adapt to the cold weather, there are some New Yorkers who need some help getting through the winter.

This year, the Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium is partnering with New York Cares and the Brooklyn Borough President for the annual New York Cares Coat Drive.

“The Wildlife Conservation Society is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and New York Cares to give back to the community,” said Jon F. Dohlin, Aquarium Director. “The New York Cares Coat Drive is a truly worthy cause and we are proud to have a hand in helping make the winter months more comfortable for New Yorkers in need of a helping hand.”

Throughout the month of December, WCS’s New York Aquarium will serve as a collection point for New York Cares’ annual winter coat drive. Last year New York Cares collected for Brooklyn 16,105 coats which were distributed to 73 agencies throughout Brooklyn.

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