To ensure the best possible guest experience, hourly capacities are limited. We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets or making your reservations in advance to ensure you get to visit on your preferred date and entry time. Popular days and times do sell out. If you wait to purchase tickets at walk-up, you may need to wait hours for the next available entry time or find there is no remaining ticket availability.
With Plan-Ahead Pricing, the further in advance you purchase your tickets, the more you save. Get tickets HERE.
Annual Passholders or Members and undated ticket holders can make reservations HERE.
A reopening date for I-471 south at the Ohio River has not been identified. I-471 North is open with lane closures. These closures and bridge repairs over the next few weeks may impact your travel to Newport Aquarium.
We recommend that you plan extra time for your journey and use GPS navigation for the best alternative route to Newport Aquarium.
If you have any questions, please call 1-800-406-3474 and we’d be happy to help!
When you visit Newport Aquarium this Spring, you’ll get to experience the ALL-NEW Ring of Fire: World of the Octopus, Dare to Cross Shark Bridge, and visit with all your favorite animals like sharks, penguins and more!
Here are some great Visitor Tips to help you plan your best visit possible!
1. Don’t Miss Out! Get Tickets or Make Your Reservation In Advance!
We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets or making your reservations in advance to ensure you get to visit on your preferred date and entry time. Popular days and times do sell out. If you wait to purchase tickets at walk-up, you may need to wait hours for the next available entry time or find there is no remaining ticket availability.
2. Get Your Tickets Early To SAVE!
The best way to save on admission is to buy your tickets early with Plan-Ahead Pricing! The further in advance you purchase your tickets, the more you can save. Lock in your tickets today for the lowest possible price!
3. Visit During Extended Hours
Visit on a weekday after 3:00pm and see different animal behaviors, catch late afternoon feedings or meet a biologist providing care. Plus, touring your Aquarium in the evening can be a fun family night out! Check out the operating calendar when planning your visit.
4. Expedite Your Entry
You can present your tickets digitally using your phone. Please have them open and your phone turned to max brightness. Having your Tickets, Annual Passes or Membership Cards out and ready help to provide for a quick and smooth entry process.
5. Show You Annual Pass or Membership & SAVE!
Members receive discounts on Penguin Encounters, Behind-the-Scenes Tours and Virtual Reality tickets. Plus, you can show your Membership to receive a discount on all of your food and souvenir purchases!
Make the most of your visit to Newport Aquarium! For more helpful planning tools like directions, brochures, policies, FAQ’s and more check out the Plan Your Visit page!
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