Be among the first to experience the all-new Coral Reef Tunnel and meet the NEW rare Orinoco Crocodile babies! Explore the epic exhibit Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels, visit with all your favorite animals like sharks, penguins and stingrays and Dare to Cross Shark Bridge! Here's everything you need to know to help you have the best visit possible!
Plan a fun-filled family trip for Shark Summer using these visitor tips! Learn about ways you can save, exclusive Shark Summer activities, NEW animals and more. Here is everything you need to know to have the best visit possible.
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Get the BEST VALUE with a Newport Aquarium Membership and don’t miss out on everything NEW coming for Newport Aquarium’s 25th Annivarsary Year! Being a Member pays for itself in as little as 2 visits. Plus, enjoy great benefits like free parking, extra discounts and more! Get your Membership today!
Learn MoreTake a big bite of summer fun when you visit the Shark Capital of the Midwest for an extra sharky Shark Summer! NEW FOR 2024, meet the NEW Zebra Sharks and Shan the Shark Ray as they celebrate their first Shark Summer at Newport Aquarium. Encounter dozens of sharks and rays – some you can even touch – and use your Shark Tracker to find them all! Dare to Cross the world’s first Shark Bridge and visit the Shark Nursery where you’ll see a variety of shark eggs. Learn about shark jaws and teeth and touch an ancient Megalodon Shark tooth that’s millions of years old! Conquer your fears and discover what you can do to help protect some of the most vulnerable shark species and increase their chance for survival – because it’s just not summer without Sharks!
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To help you ensure a more enjoyable visit, Newport Aquarium uses Timed Entry for Annual Passholders and General Admission Guests. Pick your entry time and print your tickets at home or present your ticket on your mobile phone.
You'll be amazed by all there is to see and do, including fun activities like touching a shark or meeting a penguin.
It's easy to get here!
We are located two minutes from Downtown Cincinnati with easy access to Interstates 71, 75, and 471.
This print-at-home brochure highlights some of Newport Aquarium's most popular exhibits and need-to-know visitor information.
Our policies have been developed to ensure that you can enjoy your visit and we're dedicated to providing you with a safe, family-friendly, entertaining and educational experience.
After a fun time at Newport Aquarium, there is still plenty to see and do around the aquarium.
We're located only two minutes from downtown Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee, which features a year-round schedule of festivals, special events, live bands and a variety of restaurants, entertainment and shopping venues.
