Select Days: September 23 – October 22
Be mesmerized by this fairytale come true! See Mermaids swim underwater with their tropical fish friends and wave hello as they do a flip or give you a magical bubble kiss! Explore the enchanted Mermaid Cove where a Mermaid can swim right up to meet you and make friends with a Mermaid during special meet and greet times in Shark Ray Bay Theater. Experience Mermaids FREE with your Newport Aquarium Membership!
Each Passholder or Gold or Platinum Member gets to bring one FREE guest every day September 28 & 29 to see Mermaids! Just add your FREE Bring-A-Friend ticket(s) when you make your reservation in advance of your visit.
Join us for the most uniquely magical breakfast and Mermaid experience around! You’ll meet a real mermaid and hear all about the adventures she’s had swimming the waterways of the globe on her way to Newport Aquarium.
Next Date: October 27, 2023
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!
November 11 From 8:00am 10:00am
During our Sensory Sensitivity Hours, lower capacities, no music, limited microphone use and reduced lighting will provide a sensory-relaxed environment for guests with Autism, PTSD, dementia, anxiety and other sensory sensitivities. Due to limited capacities, advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.
November 18 From 8:00am 10:00am
During our Vision Loss Hours, lower capacities and brighter lighting will provide a safe and comfortable environment for guests with varying degrees of vision loss. Due to limited capacities, advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.
November 24 – December 24, 2023
This one-of-a-kind Cincinnati holiday tradition returns November 24 to December 24, 2023! See Scuba Santa swim underwater with a tank full of sharks and tell him what you want for Christmas. Gold and Platinum Members will be invited to a special VIP preview. – More details to come!
SUMMER 2024!
See dozens of sharks and experience the thrill of touching sharks! Dare to Cross the world’s first Shark Bridge and be surrounded by sharks as you explore 85 feet of seamless acrylic tunnels through the 385,000-gallon shark tank. Conquer your fears and learn all about these amazing and misunderstood animals during Shark Summer at Newport Aquarium! Because it’s just not summer without Sharks!
