History
Opened on May 15, 1999, the Newport Aquarium is the result of local community and business leaders with a passion for aquatic conservation and wildlife to create a world-class aquarium on the banks of the Ohio River. Planning began in 1990. Groundbreaking took place in November 1997. Less than 18 months later, the doors opened to the public. A $4.5 million expansion opened May 29, 2004 and included the new Rainforest exhibit featuring otters, lorikeets and more.
Specialties
Newport Aquarium showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water. You'll be amazed at all there is to see and do, including fun and interactive activities, like touching a shark or meeting penguins. Newport Aquarium is a Herschend Family Entertainment company (www.hfecorp.com) and a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a leader in global wildlife conservation. Newport Aquarium is open to the public 365 days a year and is located only two minutes from downtown Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee.