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“Thousands of animals in one million gallons of water”
Newport Aquarium showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water, including the enormously popular “Sweet Pea” and “Scooter,” the stars of the first shark ray breeding program in the world. This state-of-the-art facility was named the No. 1 aquarium in the 2012 Readers’ Choice Travel Awards from 10Best.com; the Best Rainy Day Outing in 2006 in Cincinnati Family Magazine; and the Best Aquarium in the Midwest in the Zagat Survey’s U.S. Family Travel Guide in 2004. Newport Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (link to AZA.org) which sets the rigorous professional standards for animal welfare, veterinary care, wildlife conservation, research, education, staffing and safety. The Aquarium is open to the public 365 days a year. It is located only two minutes from downtown Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee.
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... Read more
Update: I've read prior reviews and now understand why they were making everyone stand outside who had bought their tickets in advance and scheduled a visit. That's because they are now having... Read more
We had an amazing time at the aquarium! It's clean, organized, easy to walk through, super interactive for the kids, and all around a great time! We will definitely come back again! The only... Read more
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