Newport Aquarium Celebrates World Penguin Day

WHAT: Newport Aquarium is celebrating World Penguin Day with a full day of engaging, family-friendly activities to raise awareness about penguin conservation and the challenges these unique birds face in the wild.

WHEN: Friday, April 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Penguin Encounters – 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m.
  Step inside the enclosure and interact with African Penguins up close.
• Penguin Feedings – 10:30 a.m. | 3:00 p.m.
  See our biologists in action and learn about penguin care.
• Penguin Pebble Presentation – 1:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m.
  Watch as our animal care team gives guest-painted pebbles to penguins. 
• Penguin Pictionary – 11:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m.
  Watch the penguins react to colorful artwork from our visitors.
• Penguin Talks – 11:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m.
  Learn from our experts about penguin conservation and what you can do to help.

WHERE:
Newport Aquarium
1 Aquarium Way

WHO: 
Penguin Biologist Tamara Jasperse-Sjolander (available for media interviews from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Newport Aquarium animal care staff 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: In celebration of World Penguin Day, Newport Aquarium is dedicating a full week to honoring these feathered friends. With 11 out of 18 penguin species globally threatened, the aquarium is highlighting the need for conservation through fun, educational experiences for all ages. Visitors will learn about the impacts of climate change, habitat loss, and overfishing on penguin populations and discover how they can help protect these animals. Newport Aquarium proudly cares for five different penguin species and remains committed to educating the public and supporting global penguin conservation efforts.

About Newport Aquarium

Newport Aquarium, founded in 1999, is located across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee. It is home to a vast collection of aquatic species and unparalleled interactive experiences like a shark bridge, touch exhibits, and up-close animal encounters. As a proud fully accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for more than 22 years, Newport Aquarium is held to the highest standards in animal care and exhibition. 

Newport Aquarium is part of Herschend’s collection of wholesome family brands. Herschend, the world’s largest family-owned themed attractions company, has been Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® for 75 years. Its 14,000+ passionate employees (hosts) collectively entertain 15 million families every year across North America, including at iconic award-winning destinations such as Dollywood® Parks & Resorts, Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts®, Adventure Aquarium®, Callaway Resort & Gardens®, Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park®, Newport Aquarium®, The Vancouver Aquarium® and Wild Adventures Theme Park®. In addition to its premier themed attractions, Herschend is proud to steward the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters® legacy and provide immersive content and experiences through our Herschend Entertainment Studios® and Pink Adventure Tours® brands.