Newport Aquarium in Newport, KY (Cincinnati)
1 Aquarium Way • Newport, KY 41071
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Dive into an aquatic adventure at the state-of-the-art Newport Aquarium in Kentucky! Located only two minutes from downtown Cincinnati—the aquarium is perfect for families and friends visiting Newport or Cincinnati. Meet rare white alligators and the West’s first-ever shark ray Sweet Pea, touch sharks, and cross a 75-foot-long rope bridge over sharks!
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Newport Aquarium's operating hours vary and are subject to change. Please check the aquarium's operating calendar in the ticket section above for operating hours during your travel date range.
Newport Aquarium is located on the westernmost side of Newport on the Levee on the Riverwalk Level at 1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071.
It will take about 2–4 hours to visit every exhibit, depending on your chosen activity, events, and how busy the aquarium is.
Yes, light or hearty meals and drinks are available for purchase at Sharky’s Cafe, just beyond the Shark Tunnel. Please note that outside food and drinks are not permitted except for bottled water.
Unfortunately, there are no dolphins at the aquarium. But you'll find other amazing underwater creatures, including the first-ever shark ray in the West, Giant Pacific Octopus, sharks, rays, turtles, and more!
The aquarium showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water. It has 70 exhibits and 14 galleries, including five (5) seamless acrylic tunnels totaling over 200 feet in length.
Newport Aquarium to Cincinnati Zoo is 5.3 miles via I-71 N, 4.6 miles via Reading Rd., and 6 miles via I-471 N & I-71 N.
Newport Aquarium to Kings Island is 24.7 miles via I-71 N.
Yes, visitors can park in the Newport on the Levee parking garage and take the elevator to the plaza (PL) level. Numerous accessible parking spots are available around the central elevator column and near the east elevator bay.
Yes, it is wheelchair-accessible except for just one (1) attraction—the Shark Bridge, which requires guests to walk independently across it. However, similar views and vantage points can be seen at Shark Tank for those who can't cross the bridge. Wheelchairs are also available from guest services at the entrance on a first come, first serve basis; please provide a valid photo ID for access.