Give the Gift of Newport Aquarium
From Annual Passes to Penguin Encounters, there’s a perfect gift for every animal lover on your list.
Gift Guide
Pays For Itself In Just Two Visits!
Annual Pass
There’s always something new to see and do at Newport Aquarium so the best value is an Annual Pass. And now, for a limited time only, get two extra months free when you purchase an Annual Pass!
That's 14 months of fun and discovery for the price of 12 months. Plus, unlock a bounty of discounts and exclusive access to special offers and events.
- Unlimited visits for 365 days
- Invitations to Passholder-Only VIP Events like the all new Ring of Fire (opening in March 2018), Mermaids and Scuba Santa!
- Special Bring-a-Friend Free Days during Passholder Appreciation Week in April and August
- Discounts on Penguin Encounters and more
- Click here to see an entire list of benefits
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: March 11-19, 2017 and August 19-27, 2017
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)
- Free Appetizer or Kids Meal at Dick’s Last Resort (with purchase of Adult Entrée)
Give A Day of Newport Aquarium Fun!
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
Give a Once in a Lifetime Experience
Backstage Animal Experience
Give someone you love an unforgettable experience when they go behind the scenes of Newport Aquarium to learn how we feed animals and what we do to prepare them to travel or move from tank to tank. The tour will include a hands-on meeting with one of the animals from our public education collection.
See the 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.
NEW! As part of your Backstage Animal Experience, get an up close look at the Jellie Nursery. This extensive system of habitats is where Newport Aquarium’s Moon Jellyfish are born and raised before they make their way to the new exhibit Ring of Fire: World of the Octopus. See all the different phases of life these fascinating animals go through early in their life cycle.
Give The Gift of Penguins!
Penguin Encounters
Celebrate the season of Scuba Santa and give someone you love an unforgettable experience when they go behind the scenes and into our Penguin House to meet our African penguins up close.
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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