--- title: Newport Aquarium slug: newport-aquarium-kentucky type: attraction sub_type: aquariums source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/newport-aquarium-kentucky city: Newport state: KY country: US address: 1 Aquarium Way geo: lat: 39.09466 lng: -84.49744 cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:31:12.758Z price_from: amount: 30.7 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4 count: 2264 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: 1-Day General Admission - Peak price: 36.99 regular_price: 40.99 savings: 4 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Child (2-12 yrs) min_age: 2 max_age: 12 --- ## Overview Dive into an aquatic adventure at the state-of-the-art Newport Aquarium in Kentucky, located just two minutes from downtown 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! ## What's Included - Admission to Newport Aquarium featuring 70 exhibits and 14 galleries - Access to five seamless acrylic tunnels, including a 75-foot-long Shark Bridge - Opportunities to touch sharks, skates, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs in hands-on touch tanks - Access to interactive exhibits such as Penguin Palooza, Gator Alley, Seahorses: Unbridled Fun, and Shark Ray Bay Theater ## What's Not Included - Food and drinks (available for purchase at Sharky’s Cafe) - Outside food and drinks, except bottled water ## Ticket Options - **1-Day General Admission - Peak** — $36.99 (regularly $40.99, save $4.00) Newport Aquarium tickets offer 1-day access to all exhibits during non-peak season. See thousands of animals at this family-friendly attraction in Newport, KY. Explore the wonders of the underwater world & the thrill of touching sharks. Includes exclusive shark bridge experience. - Adult (13+ yrs) - Child (2-12 yrs) ## Good to Know - Located across the river from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, at Newport on the Levee - Family-friendly with 70 exhibits and 14 galleries, including five seamless acrylic tunnels - Parking available in the Newport on the Levee parking garage - See thousands of animals including rare white alligators, shark rays, and more - Sharks are fed a variety of seafood; refrain from touching them if you have fish or shellfish allergies - Wheelchair-accessible except for the Shark Bridge, which requires independent walking; similar views are available at Shark Tank - Wheelchairs available at Guest Services on a first-come, first-served basis with valid photo ID - Food and drinks available for purchase at Sharky’s Cafe, just beyond the Shark Tunnel - Strollers permitted but recommended to be left at home for a better experience - Operating hours vary; check the aquarium's calendar before your visit ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### What are the Newport Aquarium hours? 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. ### Where is Newport Aquarium? Newport Aquarium is located on the westernmost side of Newport on the Levee on the Riverwalk Level at 1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071. ### How long does it take to go through Newport Aquarium? It will take about 2–4 hours to visit every exhibit, depending on your chosen activity, events, and how busy the aquarium is. ### Does Newport Aquarium have food? 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. ### Does Newport Aquarium have dolphins? 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! ### How big is Newport Aquarium? 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. ### How far is Cincinnati Zoo from Newport Aquarium? 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. ### How far is Kings Island from Newport Aquarium? Newport Aquarium to Kings Island is 24.7 miles via I-71 N. ### Is there parking? 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. ### Is it wheelchair-accessible? 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. ## Reviews > "Want to go back!" > — Roam52988108803, April 27, 2026 > "Look online for coupons" > — M1841NIsarag, April 04, 2026 > "It’s a Children’s Museum with fish" > — burghughes, Union, Kentucky, March 15, 2026 > "Nice displays but expensive" > — K1187HBlisag, Aurora, Indiana, March 08, 2026 > "My kids always enjoy the visit here. We have come up here many times over the years and they always enjoy themselves" > — adamhU3505MZ, February 27, 2026