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Location
Accessibility
Spacious, clean bathrooms that are accessible; wide walking areas accommodating large crowds; easy viewing angles throughout facility
Best time
Visit early morning on school holidays or weekdays to avoid afternoon crowds; the tunnel paths allow good viewing angles even when busy, but the experience is noticeably less crowded in early hours
Visitor tip
If doing the Behind the Scenes tour, explore the main aquarium exhibits first to get context before the behind-the-scenes experience; note this tour is pricey but offers a unique hands-on educational opportunity
About Newport Aquarium
Sealife displays, from jellyfish to rays. Aquarium featuring a jellyfish room, walk-through tunnels & exhibits housing penguins & rays.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Highlights
- Shark tank, penguins, touch pools with stingrays and starfish, tunnel exhibits
- Interactive Features
- Hands-on touch pools, Behind the Scenes tours, tunnel viewing paths
What visitors say
I have to say this was a great aquarium. Make sure you buy your tickets through AAA. For a Sunday afternoon this pace was packed. Aside from the kids running around it was still pleasant. The shark tank was top notch. I really like the…
I grew up in Ohio and this was my first visit to this aquarium. Happy to have it also have been with my Granddaughter. The aquarium is very well laid out, well signed, and many interactive places for visitors of all ages. We both…
One of our favorite aquariums! Fun experiences for all ages. Always clean, the staff is knowledgeable, and the critters are always well taken care of. We opted to do the Behind the Scenes tour, which is pricy, but definitely a cool…
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Did You Know?
- Newport Aquarium features an albino alligator as a special exhibit attraction, a rare variant that appears in reviews as a notable draw for visitors
- The aquarium includes immersive walk-through tunnel exhibits that allow visitors to view aquatic life from multiple angles while accommodating large crowds without creating a crowded feeling
- Interactive touch pools allow visitors to pet multiple species including starfish, sharks, and stingrays, making it a highly hands-on educational experience
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