We are so excited that you decided to catch up with us! Here you can explore everything Newport Aquarium has to offer and see why it is such a fin-tastic place. We hope we don't lose touch again and will keep in touch with emails about new happenings and experiences.
There’s always something NEW to Sea, Touch or Explore at Newport Aquarium and we can’t wait to share it with you! From meeting new animals to exploring new exhibits, we have a jam-packed year full of adventure for you and your family to experience.
Don’t miss a single thing!
Dive into the completely refreshed Coral Reef Tunnel! Be surrounded by a sixty thousand gallon thriving underwater community filled with colorful corals and schools of tropical fish. Featuring over 50 species of fish, this vibrant exhibit is a reminder of how important it is to protect the ocean’s corals since they provide for all the aquatic life that calls the reef their home.
Learn MoreMeet 3 baby Orinoco Crocodiles, one of the rarest reptiles in the world! In partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Newport Aquarium is raising these young animals in their temporary home in Gator Alley. Once the babies grow-up to over 3 feet long, they’ll be transported back to Venezuela where they’ll help with breeding of wild populations of these critically endangered animals.
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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!
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