They’re back—and more magical than ever! Watch Mermaids swim alongside tropical fish in a real-life underwater fairytale. Step into Mermaid Cove, where you can meet a Mermaid up close and touch graceful Stingrays as they glide by! Snap a photo and share a smile during special meet & greet times—it’s the perfect moment to make a new Mermaid friend. FREE with your admission or Membership. Mermaids appear daily, except Tuesdays—so check the schedule and plan your splash-tastic visit!
Get tickets to the most magical Mermaid breakfast around! You’ll meet a real mermaid and enjoy a full buffet breakfast in the private Riverside Room with great views of the Cincinnati Skyline and Ohio River. Your ticket includes General Admission to the aquarium where you’ll see the Mermaids swimming underwater with their fishy friends in the Coral Reef Tunnel. Advance ticket purchase required. Special pricing available for Members!
Friday, June 27, 2025
Explore the aquarium like never before when you visit during Aquarium After Dark! Meet your animal friends during the day and then discover their fascinating nocturnal behaviors as the lights go out! Your adventure includes exclusive after-hours admission to Newport Aquarium, pizza party, animal encounters, animal touch opportunities and a self-guided twilight tour and scavenger hunt where you’ll experience the wonder of your aquarium - after dark! Members receive a special discount!
Each Gold or Platinum Member in your family gets to bring one FREE guest everyday August 10 – 15! To redeem, log into your online account and select Bring-A-Friend FREE from your list of entitlements.
