Newport Aquarium

Newport Aquarium showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water: You'll be amazed at all there is to see and do, including fun and interactive activities, like touching a shark or meeting a penguin.

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    (859) 291-6420

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    newportaquarium.com

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    Aquarium

Address

1 Aquarium Way (Newport on the Levee) Newport , KY 41071 United States

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Comments / 75


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Dan Mejak

The new stingray exhibit is excellent! Plenty of opportunity to touch the creatures. They are very friendly ! A great feature is a hand wash/dry/sanitizing station! Wish more touch areas had that!

Chris R

Great aquarium , especially for kids. Check the 1:1 adult to child ticket special deal online. Unfortunately no octopuses found, though they have an exhibit . (Hopefully someday!) We love shark rays !

Amber Vietzke

Tickets a little high ($22 for adults) but it's a fun way to spend a couple hours. Go during the afternoon on a weekday if you can - you'll miss most of the crowd.

Cicely L

So much fun!! Liked the seahorse exhibit but all exhibits were set up so well . Such a variety!

Michelle Buice

We had a great experience. My daughter has been several times. My favorite exhibit is the shark tank.

Seasons 52

In the middle of a shopping plaza located right on the Ohio River , the Newport Aquarium offers great exhibits . Try ordering tickets online to get a few dollars off admission.

Scott Landers

Nice aquarium . Definitely get a times ticket for entry. This place gets packed. You may want to call and find out when the low traffic times are. So many kids, viewing can be difficult.

Melinda Kiser

What a great way to spend an afternoon. So many great sea creatures to see.

Heather

Stop by at Sharky’s Cafe for a yummy pretzel and cheese to dip it in !

jon bertsche

If you want to skip str8 to the sharks and penguins go to the Btm of the escilator make a hard right then last door on the right. It puts you in the cafe right before the pet the sharks!

Chad Hembree

The aquarium is your best chance at getting shark bit in Kentucky. A very well run facility.

Zachary Bowling

Try the duck ! Everything here in this general area is amazing. Great attraction !

K12 Inc

Did you know? Shark rays are extremely rare. In fact, “Scooter” and “Sweet Pea ,” the Newport Aquarium’s shark rays , are the only breeding pair on display in the world. Read more

Scott Schumacher

This is the line on Saturday afternoon. 45 minute wait in the hot sun. Poor planning when you are asking people to pay $23 to get in. Calling management of the Newport Aquarium...anybody home??

Joe Taulbee

At $23 a head for general admission, it's a bit expensive , but it is a really nice aquarium

Tyler Crawford

I also recommend going to see the Penguins they are very fun to see.

Chris Thompson

What could be better each Christmas than seeing Santa and his sleigh SCUBA diving with the sharks? It's just one of the annual traditions at the Newport Aquarium.

Phyllis Ho

If you go in the morning and it's crowded , start from the end (penguins & sharks) then work your way clock-wise to the front to avoid most of the crowd. (But only if you've been there before.)

Tyler Crawford

be sure to visit Gator alley , they have a huge alligator there.

Christy Hendricks

The special events . And Sunday nights kids were free all summer. Spectacular.

Makenzie

The aquarium is awesome but the penguin encounter isn't really worth $25 and that's coming from someone who absolutely loves them.

Sean Hertzsch

If you expect to come back again, go ahead and get the annual pass. Eat before you come, it isn't just the admission that is high.

sydney donathan

Very awesome variety of colorful fish and other sea creatures !!????

Emily

Ride the ducks which is right by Newport Aquarium is hilarious and fun. I went with my family and thought it was going to be lame but I laughed more then than I have in a long time.

Alex Grigg

Scuba Santa is fun around Christmas .

Ariel Hogle

I really love the aquarium in general but it is very expensive for admission.

Jason Kusner

It took us about two hours to tour the aquarium . Very nice exhibits , but lots and lots of screaming kids.

Zach Smith

Denver has a secret napping place by the penguins . Look for him there if he isn't swimming around.

Alex Grant

Good fun! The kids love the penguins , AND the fake ones too!!

Global Business Solutions

One of the best, most family-friendly venues in all of Cincinnati. Check out their octopodes.

Meagan Yee

Avoid the long ticket line and buy tickets online! Tickets are sent directly to your phone.

Ben S

Worth the line/wait.

University of Louisville Athletics

Thank you to everyone at the Newport Aquarium for making this stop on the Cardinal Caravan a huge success!

Sal Poliandro

Weekends in Feb. kids are free with one adult. Check before you come, but my child (9 years old) was free.

E ????

Nice place to visit ..

Safelite AutoGlass

Don't miss the great shark viewing ! -Suggested tip from Lynn M., Safelite associate

Oh My Nay

Military Discount : $3 off per ticket. Spouses show your Dependent Ids!

Shawn Penn

Very nice place to visit and for kids to learn!!

Hans Probst

Definitely spend some time here. Don't rush through.

Adam Runyon

this place makes great sushi , the fish are so fresh

Marvin Sisneros

its total awesome, every day is something new to see

Ellie Dunham

Everything it is so pretty and cool

Mike Saltzmann

So cool. They have a military discount as well

Chris Bailey

Shark theater is great!

Amy Meyer

Go on a weekday while school is in session if you can. You'll own the place and have tons of fun.

R B

Good for a casual date. Plenty to see but pricey .

Michelle Buice

One of our favorite places.

Tiffany Jordan

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful

Annelise Bodary

Come visit Mighty Mike! Grand Opening March 24th in the Gator Bayou exhibit . He's 14 ft. 800 lbs. of pure crocodilian strength.

Ryan Henson

All the fish !

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