Newport Aquarium

My 3 yo granddaughter loved going here yesterday! There were lots of good exhibits & we enjoyed ourselves!The only thing I had a problem with was there wasn't enough restrooms or signage for restrooms. When we got there I didn't know there was a restroom by the candy store & we had to register her for a pass (it's free for toddlers 2-4!!) we both had to go but had to wait before we could get in & go. But had to get a pic first & wait for the elevator before we could get her to the restroom. It was rough! Then when we were through it all, there was no restroom close to the gift shop & that's when I was told it's outside by the candy store. She didn't make it that time unfortunately... Also when you're in the garage or even on the road there needs to be signage to get to the parking garage & getting to the entrance from the parking garage. I had to ask someone cause I really didn't know after I parked.Even though it doesn't look like it, Overall we did enjoy ourselves & will definitely be back! Our favorite things were the stingrays & definitely the shark bridge!

I was really surprised by the variety of sea creatures. I think my favorites were the coral, teeny tiny dwarf seahorses, and the moon jellyfish. They had lots of different touch tanks and the staff were really informative. I was surprised to learn that sharks (or at least this one particular shark's) skin was made out of dentin like human teeth. I liked that you walk through the cafe toward the middle of the aquarium so there's a good space to take a break and use the restrooms. I will say I was a little disappointed when we reached the end since it seemed short. Overall, it took us about 40 minutes maybe to walk through. The gift shop at the end had lots of cute souvenirs.

What an awesome aquarium!!!! We loved our visit! Easy to purchase tickets online. While it is advertised that you need a specific time, the staff said that is no longer the case. We purchased tickets for 10:30, but were allowed to enter earlier than that. Very clean. Appears that the animals are well taken care of and staff are available throughout for any assistance. Really cool photo ops too! We loved our visit. The shark rope/bridge was a huge hit with boy kiddos. Highly recommend a visit.

I've been to lots of aquariums and was looking forward to seeing this one in Cincinnati. Every exhibit was good. I would have to say that my highlight was watching white crocodiles swimming. I don't think that I have seen them before now. Big NEGATIVE-cafe. I had been told the day before from the President/Dean of WGU that Cincinnati chili was best in the world. Skyline Chili is the brand they have chosen. I ordered fries with Skyline Chili and cheese. Not cheap or edible. Just awful. My friend had nachos and they were weak. Chips were falling down in half. Pathetic.That's why I gave a rating of 4.

Everything is kept up to date and clean. Staff are really informative and helpful. Yes, it's a small fortune to go, but I cannot imagine the upkeep costs associating with keeping all the animals in a safe and enriching environment.

We had a great experience here! We had four adults & three kids in our party. The online scheduling was easy & the staggered entry times kept the crowds down. The facility as clean & well maintained. The staff were knowledgeable & very helpful. The kids participated in the educational show about the sharks & had a blast with the staff!

I have been coming to the aquarium for years as a nanny but I appreciate it even more now with my own kids. I love that they even have a nursing room for breastfeeding moms - it makes going out feel much more peaceful to know there is a room I can go to if I don't want to feed my son in public! I love all the animals and attractions, especially the ones where you can touch certain animals. They have a nice cafe for snacks and food if needed.I do wish parking was included with the purchase of pass - makes it harder to go frequently.

We loved the Newport Aquarium and will be purchasing a membership here! It's large and the employees are very knowledgeable about their areas. About halfway through the exhibits there is a frog themed play area for little ones in case they've grown restless looking at the fish. The stingray area was really neat and there were plenty of employees keeping an eye on those who were wanting to pet the stingrays. We stopped by the cafe for a snack. I went basic with a pretzel and soda. Something important for parents to note is that there are no lids. It is also important to note that if you do not have a pass YOU MUST BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE. We purchased ours the day before. There is no rush to go through the aquarium but it does help them with crowd control.

Just went here again and did the penguin behind the scenes experience. I bought this for my mother's day present to my mom and my brother's birthday present and I cannot say enough good things about it. You get taken to a little alcove by the Shark Bridge and change into boots. They even give you a little "ticket" to Cape Town for the excursion. Then you get led into the next room where there are so many penguins that just mill around you. They also bring a penguin around so you can pet it a little. The expressions on my family's faces should speak for themselves. Really recommend doing this extra event.

Here on a spring break visit and had an amazing time!!! From the atmosphere to the staff everything was wonderful ! I loved being able to touch a shark, sting ray and other ocean life. The cafe is inexpensive and was clean! This is one of the most interactive and beautiful aquariums I have visited! I also booked for my son and I to do a penguin encounter and it was well worth it! A portion also goes to help this South African endangered species ! We learned so much and my son walked the shark bridge ! The pictures from our visit were also easy on my pockets!! I'd definitely recommend.. also check out the other stores , businesses outside the aquarium area! Totally worth it !!!