Mermaid fans, your wait is over! Your favorite shimmering stars of the sea are back at Newport Aquarium from now through June 22, 2025—and they’ve brought sparkle, stories, and so many bubble kisses!
These story-loving Mermaids have splashed through oceans near and far, collecting tales from coral reefs, kelp forests, and hidden coves along the way. Ask where they’re from, and you just might get a wave, a wink, or a giggle-worthy fishy fact!
Dive into Mermaid Cove, where you’ll meet a Mermaid swimming side-by-side with her Stingray besties! It’s an enchanting chance to reach out and gently touch a Stingray while a Mermaid glides up to greet you – truly magical.
Watch in awe as Mermaids twirl, flip, and wave alongside tropical fish in an underwater fairytale brought to life. Don’t be surprised if you get a bubbly smooch through the glass!
Pop over to Shark Ray Bay Theater for special photo ops and up-close moments with your new Mermaid BFFs – all while sharks, rays, and vibrant fish put on a show of their own.
Mermaid encounters are FREE with your admission ticket or Membership. Be sure to check the Mermaid Schedule so you don’t miss a splash! You can see Mermaids every day except Tuesdays.
Meet & Greet
Location: Shark Ray Bay Theater
Stingray Experience
Location: Mermaid Cove
Underwater Mermaid
Location: Coral Reef Tunnel
Saturday, May 24
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:15am – 6:15pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 9:30am – 6:30pm
Sunday, May 25
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Monday, May 26
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 5:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday, May 28
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:30pm Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Thursday, May 29
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday, May 30
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, May 31
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:15am – 6:15pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 9:30am – 6:30pm
Sunday, June 1
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Monday, June 2
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Wednesday, June 4
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:30pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Thursday, June 5
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday, June 6
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, June 7
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:15am – 6:15pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 9:30am – 6:30pm
Sunday, June 8
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Monday, June 9
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday, June 11
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:30pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Thursday, June 12
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday, June 13
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, June 14
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:15am – 6:15pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 9:30am – 6:30pm
Sunday, June 15
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Monday, June 16
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday, June 18
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 4:30pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday, June 19
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 5:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Friday, June 20
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 5:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday, June 21
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:15am – 6:15pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 9:30am – 6:30pm
Sunday, June 22
Shark Ray Bay Theater: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Mermaid Cove: 9:45am – 5:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Watch Mermaids glide, twirl, and flip through the sparkling waters of our Coral Reef Tunnel—right alongside their tropical fish friends! It’s a real-life fairytale, full of bubble hearts, underwater dances, and magical bubble kisses. You’ll be swept away from the very first splash!
Don’t be shy—give the Mermaids a big wave when you spot them! They love saying hi with a twirl, a smile, and their signature move: a magical bubble kiss sent just for you.
Swim on over to Shark Ray Bay Theater for a magical meet & greet! It’s your chance to say hello, share a smile, and snap the perfect photo with a Mermaid—your new underwater BFF.
Step into Mermaid Cove, a tropical hideaway where Mermaids make waves and Stingrays soar all around! It’s an unforgettable encounter where you can meet a Mermaid face-to-fin in her dazzling underwater world.
Advance Ticket Purchase Required
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!
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