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Newport Aquarium
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Aquarium · Newport, KY

Newport Aquarium

Newport Aquarium, located in Newport, Kentucky, invites families to explore an underwater world. Visitors can see playful penguins, seahorses, and a rare white alligator in Gator…

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About Newport Aquarium

Newport Aquarium, located in Newport, Kentucky, invites families to explore an underwater world. Visitors can see playful penguins, seahorses, and a rare white alligator in Gator Alley. Guests can also touch sharks, horseshoe crabs, and sea urchins, or journey through acrylic tunnels in Surrounded by Sharks. The aquarium features the world’s first Shark Bridge, allowing guests to cross inches above a tank full of sharks, and the newest Jellies: Go With The Flow exhibit.

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What’s included

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  • child discount available
  • penguin encounter add-on available
  • behind-the-scenes tour option
  • memberships available

as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site

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