Get the BEST VALUE with a NEW Annual Membership. Being a Member pays for itself in as little as 2 visits! Use your Membership to visit your animal friends again and again. Plus, enjoy seasonal events like Shark Summer and Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland.
Get unlimited visits for a full year plus a 10% discount on your food and souvenir purchases and Penguin Encounter tickets.
Child and Senior pricing available.
Children under 2 are free.
Gold Membership includes extra benefits like exclusive member events, Bring-A-Friend FREE Days, free parking vouchers and more!
Child and Senior pricing available. Children under 2 are free.
Platinum Membership includes all the benefits of Gold, plus 2 bonus Good-Any-Day Bring-A-Friend Free tickets and guaranteed entry without a reservation!
Child and Senior pricing available. Children under 2 are free.
Annual Passholders and Annual Members receive discounts on Penguin Encounter tickets! Take a journey halfway across the world to Cape Town, South Africa where you’ll step right into the habitat of a colony of nearly a dozen African Penguins. Learn all about these amazing penguin ambassadors and their natural environment as you watch them waddle, call, preen and play just inches away from you. Spots are limited – purchase your exclusive Penguin Encounter tickets today!
Newport Aquarium Silver Annual Members receive a 10% discount, Gold Annual Members and Annual Passholders receive a 15% discount and Platinum Annual Members receive a 20% discount.
Included Benefits | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
Unlimited Visits for One Full Year | ![]() |
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Discount at the Gift Shop | 10% | 15% | 20% |
Discount at Sharky's Café | 10% | 15% | 20% |
Discount at Sweet Dreams Candy Company | 10% | 15% | 20% |
Discount on Penguin Encounters | 10% | 15% | 20% |
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Exclusive Member Early Open Dates | ![]() |
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Exclusive Invitations to New Exhibit Openings | ![]() |
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Exclusive First-Access to Special Events like Scuba Santa and Mermaids | ![]() |
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Discount on Birthday Parties | ![]() |
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Save 50% on Admission at Select Attractions like Dollywood and More!* | ![]() |
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$5-Off General Admission Guest Tickets | ![]() |
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2 FREE Parking Validations Per Membership | ![]() |
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Select Bring-A-Friend FREE Days in Spring and Fall | ![]() |
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Platinum Member Exclusive: 2 Bonus Good Any Day Guest Tickets | ![]() |
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Platinum Member Exclusive: No Reservations Required | ![]() |
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Platinum Member Exclusive: Invitations to VIP Platinum Member Insider Events | ![]() |
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*Select Herschend Family Entertainment Properties include: Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, TN), Silver Dollar City (Branson, MO), Wild Adventures (Valdosta, GA), Adventure Aquarium (Camden, NJ)
**Annual Passholders can see their benefits here.
Memberships expire one year from date purchased. Memberships purchased during a “2 Extra Months Free” promotion expire 14 months from date purchased.
Memberships are not eligible for refunds, cancellations or transfers. Prices, benefits and event dates/times are subject to change without notice.
Once you purchase your New Annual Membership make sure to create your online account! You can link all of the Memberships in your family together, track your purchase history and expiration dates, make and manage reservations and more! Plus, it makes renewal a breeze!