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.
Make this Mother's Day one she’ll always remember by celebrating at Newport Aquarium! Visit the ALL-NEW Ring of Fire: World of the Octopus where you’ll meet the Giant Pacific Octopus exploring its GIANT NEW home and a rotating collection of NEW octopuses like the Wunderpus! Discover strange sea creatures thriving on towering structures that form where lava meets near-freezing sea water, and more! See Mom’s favorite animals and enjoy uninterrupted family time while making special memories together.
As a special “Thank You,” the first 500 moms to visit on Mother’s Day will receive a beautiful flower provided by our friends at Kroger.
Get TicketsGet tickets to the most unique Mother’s Day Brunch in town! Enjoy a buffet brunch in the Riverside Room featuring spectacular views of the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati. Plus, everyone will get to meet one of Newport Aquarium’s Animal Ambassadors and Mom will receive a free piece of art created by one of our Penguin Picassos. Advance ticket purchase is required.
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