Buy Or Renew an Annual Pass And Visit Dollywood On Us!
Newport Aquarium Annual Pass
For a very limited time, buy or renew your Newport Aquarium Annual Pass and get a FREE ticket to Dollywood, a $70 value!
Enjoy all your animal friends with unlimited visits to Newport Aquarium for 365 days, get invitations to VIP Passholder-only events and enjoy special discounts at your aquarium.
- Unlimited visits for 365 days
- Invitations to Passholder-Only VIP Events like the all new Ring of Fire, Mermaids and Scuba Santa!
- Special Bring-a-Friend Free Days during Passholder Appreciation Week in August and April
- Discounts on Penguin Encounters and more
- Click here to see an entire list of benefits
Plus, get a FREE ticket to Dollywood, good for visits now through November 3, 2018.
At Newport Aquarium:
- 20% discount on Penguin Encounters
- 20% discount on Backstage Animal Experience
- 15% discount at Sharky’s Café
- 15 % discount at the Gift Shop
- 15% discount at Sweet Dreams Candy Company at Newport on the Levee
- Save $20 on Camp WAVE summer camp. Learn more.
- Bring A Friend Free: April 21-29, 2018 and August 20-26, 2018
At Newport on the Levee:
- 10% off at Greek Burrito
- 20% off at Brio (excludes alcohol)
- 10% off at Dewey’s
- 10% off at Saxby’s Coffee
- 10% off at Art on the Levee Gallery (restrictions do apply)
GENERAL ADMISSION
Newport Aquarium’s basic admission ticket gets you access to all of the Aquarium’s exhibits, shows and galleries, all at one low price. This ticket provides unprecedented value, ease and convenience - with just one transaction.
Tickets are good for admission at the date and time purchased. Tickets expire one year from date purchased. Tickets are non-refundable. All prices and information are subject to change without notice.
Prices Valid Year Round
Backstage Animal Experience
Step behind the scenes to see how our professionals and volunteers care for thousands of marine animals in a million gallons of salt and fresh water.
Times:
Monday - Sunday at 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
See Newport Aquarium like never before.
Go behind the gallery walls and discover what it takes to run our aquarium. You’ll explore dynamic work environments from diver stations to animal acclimation areas.
Join one of our seasoned guides as they share their personal stories about the day-to-day lives of our fascinating animals, and learn about our exciting research and conservation efforts. Along the way you’ll have a hands-on encounter with one of our Educational Outreach animals and see our largest tanks from a fresh perspective.
All ages are welcome on this tour, but all participants must buy a ticket except for infant in arms.
Penguin Encounters
You’re invited to visit The Penguin House, the backstage home of our African penguins.
Get up close and personal for this exclusive 20-minute encounter with these adorable birds.
Times:
Penguin Encounters are available on Monday through Thursday at 12:00, 12:30 and 1:00, with additional encounters on Friday though Sunday at 2:30 & 3:00
You are invited inside The Penguin House, the backstage home of our African penguins.
During this exclusive 20-minute encounter, you will talk with one of our Animal Experience Specialists who handle these adorable birds. Watch up close as the penguins waddle, wiggle and shake their tails.
You get to take pictures of the penguins, and maybe even touch one! These penguins are from a temperate environment, so no coats are needed.
All ages are welcome on this tour, but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This experience is recommended for children ages 4 and older. All participants must buy a ticket except for infant in arms.
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