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!
Celebrate a Cincinnati holiday tradition with Scuba Santa at Newport Aquarium November 29 through December 24, 2024. It’s a Water Wonderland full of playful penguins, colorful holiday lights and a flurry of magical bubbles! See Scuba Santa swim with all his fishy friends and a curious sea turtle while you tell him what you want for Christmas!
Visit Scuba Santa in a sensory-relaxed environment!
NEW for 2024 – Scuba Santa will be making an appearance during our Family Inclusive Sensory Hours on December 15! Celebrate this one-of-a-kind Cincinnati holiday tradition in an environment with accommodations to various sensory sensitivities. Guests will have an opportunity to meet Scuba Santa while he swims with sharks. Scuba Santa will not be on microphone to provide a sensory friendly interaction.
*All environmental modifications will return to standard operations promptly at 10:00AM.
Add some jolly to your holiday with tickets to the Scuba Santa Breakfast at Newport Aquarium! Begin your day in the Riverside Room showcasing spectacular views of the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati. Meet playful Elves, design your own Christmas ornament and be among the first guests of the day to see Scuba Santa!
Advance ticket purchase required. Special pricing for Members!
