Newport Aquarium

08/29/2026

Our jellyfish gallery is proof that some of the best things in the ocean are also the simplest.

Come see them for yourself: https://www.newportaquarium.com/aquarium-admission/

08/29/2026

We are incredibly proud to host the WAVE Foundation's 20th Annual Make WAVEs Gala right here at the Aquarium on Friday, September 11!

Check out this great feature in the Northern Kentucky Tribune to learn more about how the Make WAVEs Gala is painting the town blue for conservation! 💙

https://bit.ly/4cGE4oM

WAVE Foundation will celebrate its biggest fundraiser of the year with the 20th Annual Make WAVEs Gala — formerly known as Nauti Nite — on Friday, September 11 at Newport Aquarium. Guests 21 and up…

08/29/2026

The countdown to GLOW is officially on 🎃✨

T-minus 21 days until Underwater Pumpkin GLOW returns to Newport Aquarium! Glowing pumpkins, incredible animals and a whole lot of fall fun are almost here. 🐠

Who’s counting down with us? 👀

08/28/2026

That look when someone falls in love with the same animal you do. 🥹🐠 Our keepers don't just work here, they're proud of every single one of these guys. Come meet the animals (and the people) who make Newport Aquarium what it is. https://www.newportaquarium.com/aquarium-admission/

08/26/2026

Have you taken your little one for their first visit to the aquarium? We want to see! Drop those photos below. 🐠💙

08/25/2026

Our pancake tortoise Tanker had his moment in the spotlight! 🐢

Tanker joined Dayton 24/7 Now for Wild Wednesday, where we shared what makes pancake tortoises so unique and gave viewers a closer look at this incredible species.

We love opportunities to introduce our animals to the community and inspire curiosity about the wildlife we work to protect. 💙

Check out Tanker’s Wild Wednesday feature!

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) --A pancake tortoise named Tanker is helping Newport Aquarium kick off “Wild Wednesday,” giving families a closer look at one of the aquariu

08/24/2026

Last week to seas the summer! 🌊⏳ SEAS The Summer wraps up THIS SUNDAY, so grab your Summer Bucket List and knock out any adventures you haven't gotten to yet. Ten themed stops, tons to see and learn, and it's all FREE with General Admission or Membership.

Plan your visit: https://www.newportaquarium.com/things-to-do/aquarium-events/seas-the-summer/

08/23/2026

First aquarium trip for this little one 🐠💙 She loved watching all the fish while hanging out in mama's arms, and of course a little souvenir came home with her too.

We love seeing these first visits turn into a lifetime of them! If your little one is between 2 and 4, our FREE Pre-K Membership means adventures like this one, all year long.

Sign up now: https://www.newportaquarium.com/aquarium-admission/annual-passes/pre-k/

08/22/2026

If we don't fight to protect them, who will? 🌍 As an AZA-accredited aquarium, conservation isn't a side project for us, it's the whole point.