This place is sweet. Tons of things to see here. The have fish from all over the world with great descriptive plaques. Lots of neat things they have done with the displays. They have aquariums with little indentations that you can stick your head into. They have glass floors so you can see underneath. They have tunnels where you can see the fish all around you. Pretty great spot to go for a day trip. A little crowded and I wish they would require people to wear masks. You don't have to wear one if you've been vaccinated but nobody is checking so come prepared with a good mask of you're concerned about COVID. Sweet place though. I highly recommend a visit.

We love to visit Aquariums and Zoos. This aquarium is so neat. We prefer to visit on a weekday, the weekend is quite busy at times. I could watch the fish for hours. I think you could come every day and still see something new each day. A nice way to spend time with a loved one.

We came from Indiana to check out Newport aquarium and we loved it! The white alligator was awesome! We also loved all the turtles and it was really clean! There were soooooo many people WITHOUT a mask on. I thought for sure it said online or on a sign that you needed to wear a mask. Either way we were wearing them to protect ourselves and good thing we did! We saw 1 other family with masks on. The employees all had masks but not customers. We really did enjoy our time though! It was worth the money we paid and there were tons of awesome animals there!

Amazing exhibit to go to. Saw so many different species, and it was worth it to do. I took my family, and we had a blast and made life-long moments. This is a good aquarium considering it's not by salt water. Totally amazing experience!

We had a great time. Very interactive with animals, which was great for children. Also activities for children. The place was clean. The staff was very pleasant. Answering questions the children had about animals. We ended our vacation here at the last minute. We were going to the zoo but changed our minds. I'm so glad we did.

Absolutely love taking my kids here. Such a great place to go and see a wide arrange of sea life. Being able to touch sharks and rays was awesome. Even though you have to schedule a time to start, the place was pretty busy. We still had a blast!!!

We had a great time at the Newport Aquarium! We went back in Decemeber for the Scuba Santa experience. My toddler absolutely loved her first visit! I was surprise on the number of activities for toddlers. There's coloring area, inside playground, and so much more for hands-on learning.  As we were leaving, my daughter lost her security blanket, and they were so kind to mail it to us during the holidays. We enjoyed our visit and appreciate the great customer service. We will definitely be back!!

This is one of the best aquariums I've been too. The best covid procedures I've ever seen. For the first time since march I went somewhere and felt safe. From mask requirement,temperature check, Social Distancing and enforced. We went when they first opened that day and it was the best time to go, low traffic volume. It never felt crowded at all. Absolutely recommend this place and the location is beautiful! Oh let's not forget the verity of aquatic creatures was fabulous!! Saw ones we've never seen before!

Clean and well- spaced displays. Staff very knowledgeable and courteous. Great place for kids to learn about our ecosystem in a safe and comfortable environment during the week. Weekends tend to be quite crowded.

Great layout and location with being right next to the river, has great views and photo opportunities. It's super kid friendly here, with lots to touch and crawl though especially the stingrays and play equipment. Really great food options and decent seating. Such a fun time!

We went recently to activate the free Pre-K membership and as always, my 2 1/2yr old loved it. We were able to enjoy it a bit more now that he's older! Only thing I wish was that adult tickets and photos weren't so expensive. The membership being free was worth the drive and it's definitely something we hoped to use frequently (we're an hour drive) but having to make sure we have enough money for adult tickets is always a factor.

The Newport Aquarium was amazing! You have to park in the underground garage. It was $3 for over an hour. You just follow the signs for the aquarium parking. Right next to the aquarium is the river. It's a great spot to take pictures of downtown Cincinnati. You take a keepsake photo as soon as you enter. The prices aren't bad. You do 3 different poses. The cheapest option is $25 and all packages come with a digital code to download all of the photos. They had so many sea creatures and opportunities to feed and touch. My husband fed stingrays and also touched starfish and small sharks. They had many beautiful underwater tunnels. At the end, you can walk across a suspended bridge over the shark tank.

Beautiful place to take your kids! The animals are well taken care of and their habitat are clean and pretty. The big fish tanks are full with unique animals.. loved the turtles and sharks. My little girls enjoyed the part where they can feel they different marine animals (stars, anemones, etc) I like end part where you can walk above the fish tank and enjoy the view from above.

Had a great time. Highly encourage buying tickets ahead of time. This was an impromptu visit and we had to wait and 1.5 hrs to come back for our time slot. The aquarium is nestled in a downtime shopping center and were able to go eat lunch and walk around window shopping until our “report time”. The aquarium had lots of interactive areas where little ones could “touch”. I love that the layout, you can’t miss any area. You just keep walking and you’ll see everything.

Lots of interesting displays, tanks, and fun facts. Waaaay too crowded on the weekend! Go during the weekdays!! We parked in the parking garage and were challenged to find signage to return to our car. Finally took the elevator instead of the stairs and that’s how we figured it out, but the elevator parking floor color buttons didn’t match up with where we parked, which was pretty confusing! I ordered discounted tickets ahead through AAA, which was convenient to bypass the lines!

A wonderful aquarium for children and adults to enjoy. If you're thinking about it, do it. Totally worth it! There is a place to eat inside the aquarium with kid friendly and somewhat healthy options as well. The only negative for us is that the path to exit leads right through the souvenir shop. Kind of tacky on that note but otherwise a great way to spend 3 hours!

Because of Covid, I had to book the tickets in advance as they are limiting the number of guests. We went early morning right at open and it was perfect because although there were other people around, it wasn't crowded and we were able to see everything without feeling rushed or in the way. The staff was very friendly and everything was clean. They have a wonderful selection of sea life. My favorite was probably the albino alligators, my son's was the gift shop. 😆

This aquarium is really cool. We took 6 kids with us ranging from 2-17. They all had fun. We did do the penguin encounter, the 2 younger ones couldn't go (must be 6 for it), they would have been fine, but we understand. The penguin encounter was expensive for what it was. It was really cool, but I wouldn't pay for it again. You go with 9 other people and sit in their room and they walk around why you sit on the bench and listen to the employees educate and let you ask questions. I would have liked more time to actually pet the penguins. You get 1 time to pet it, for maybe 10 seconds. The kids loved the touch tanks. Parking was easy. We spent about 3 hours here.

I mean wow! They have great pricing clean environment. Food is available along with drinks. Just an amazing place to visit. Little kids big kids and adult all love to visit. I suggest you become a member because one visit is not enough! Nothing like walking under giant sea turtles or through a tank of sharks and getting to touch a stingray. Great cheep family fun with handicap access everywhere. Clean stocked bathrooms available in multiple locations. Live entertainment. Multiple food locations with a variety of food to serve. Grab the family and a water bottle don't forget the sunscreen there is some areas that are exposed to the weather. Plan for the whole day because your not going to want to leave.

All the tanks were cool but the shark tank was really neat, especially walking over the Shark Bridge. The sharks were among our favorites but the reptiles and amphibians were the best. Snowball and Snowflake, the white alligators in their huge enclosure, were the highlights for me personally. I'd plan anywhere from 2-4 hours for a visit here. The exhibits offer plenty of interaction throughout the aquarium including the opportunity to pet anemones, stingrays, starfish and even certain sharks. Some of the tanks offer a chance to climb inside for some really cool photos.

Had to schedule when I would arrive. I was grateful for that protocol, to avoid large crowds. Aquarium made everyone go thru metal detector. This provided a nice peace of mind. The aquariums were clean and breathtaking. There are many highlights like, walking through tunnels of aquarium as fish swim over you and walking over bridge with sharks below. It's a very clean aquarium to bring the whole family.

Went with a large group on a Friday and there were still several kids in attendance . But it wasn't too bad or too crowded. You must make reservations for specific times. This helps stagger the crowds which is nice. The aquarium is quite large with plenty of exhibits. There is a quick service restaurant at the aquarium as well as a large gift shop with some restaurants just outside the aquarium or within walking distance. There is ample parking. It took us about two hours to go through all the exhibits. It's probably between a 1.5-3 hour time to see everything. I'd say it's worth going to.

We had so much fun going through this aquarium! They have each section themed with the creatures on display. You can tell they care about the well-being of their animals because of the way they have the exhibits set up. It took about 2-2.5 hours to go all the way through with no kids. They have a lot of interactive areas for the kids, plus we got to pet sharks while we were there! We would highly recommend going, and it will be fun for the whole family!

It had been about 10 years since we were last at the aquarium. Easy to follow layout with several walkthrough tunnels, plenty of clean restrooms, and friendly staff. There were areas that were a little underwhelming, but that could be that they were more interactive for younger children and not my teenagers. We do wish there were more sharks. The area around the levee is fantastic.

We had a wonderful time! My one year old was able to feed the sting rays, and he loved it. It was so sweet to watch his reactions to ask if the sea life. This aquarium is a must stop and see in Newport!

This is such a beautiful place to go and child friendly as well. I absolutely loved it. So much to see and you can actually touch some of them.Though we were the only ones wearing face masks. The price in a well worth it and great food nearby.

My kids enjoyed the aquarium. And the little play area in the frog exhibit. We loved the walking path above the sharks. The fish exhibits were neat. I was hoping for some other sea life like octopus, starfish, dolphins or bigger shark. etc. I didn’t really research too deeply when choosing to go to the aquarium so I over anticipated what I was going to see. But overall it was a good experience and my kids were happy so that’s all that matters.

It is quite pricey but it is beautiful and a lovely experience. There was so much to see I even got tired 😂 There is a store inside to shop from, a kids area and walk over the sharks 😵‍💫😂 The view outside is as well beautiful and so many stores to eat from. You should definitely go there. It’s nicer when you are a group or family

Wonderful. Big aquarium with lot of diversity of fishes and water creatures. Beautiful for both general public and the people related to this field. Go and enjoy. Therapeutic. Only recommendation is to have some students discount. It would be great.

This place is amazing. They did a really nice job with quick, no contact entry. Super cool displays, with several touch pool areas (including one for sharks) and a 185,000 gallon tank that spans several viewing windows and tunnels.

Large selection of aquatic animals and interactive exhibits. My toddler loved it. We were able to touch sting rays, sharks, star fish, and shrimp. We had to pay for parking but it wasn't expensive, we were there for 5 hours I believe and it was only $5. For 24 hours it's only $10. We saw lizards, crocodiles, eels, seahorses, sharks, sea turtles, multiple species of fish, and penguins. If I'm ever in Kentucky again I would likely visit this aquarium. I would recommend taking a drink as bottled drinks from the machines in the aquarium were $4. Overall it was a great experience with my family.

I had not been to the aquarium in years. What a fantastic place! Everything is so well maintained and clean and the displays and aquariums provide great ways to see the animals. The flow of the people was easy and did not get bogged down. We were also very pleased with the lunch we had at the end of our self-guided aquarium tour. One recommendation: we had 2 wheelchairs and when we arrived 2 employees were standing outside the door and never offered to help open the aquarium entrance doors, they were pretty busy talking with each other. So we had quite a struggle trying to keep a door open at the same time wheeling in a person and the doors are not easy to keep open. We also did not see any handicap buttons that would automatically open doors. After our fun time at the aquarium we exited and there was an extremely helpful employee that went above and beyond to open the doors for us. Is there any chance some automatic handicap doors can be added to the entrance?

Love this place so much. I've been twice in ten years, the staff and exhibits are wonderful. Tons of fish, huge aquariums you walk through in them, just super cool. Having a cafe halfway through is brilliant too, it's a lot to go through and being able to take a break and grab a bite to eat is nice. We did the penguin encounter as well and it was definitely worth it and supports the conservation efforts with all penguins.

We love the aquarium! We have a pass so we just whenever and we use our Wonderfold wagon stroller, there’s plenty of space. Can’t bring in food or outside drinks but they have a cafe, it’s a little pricey. They have lot great displays except for the coral they’re lacking there but you can feed and pet sharks & stringrays, there’s a large okay area for children lots. Bathrooms & elevators are easily accessible. Great place for the family.

What a cool place! We got through it quicker than expected but we had littles that weren't interested in reading all the great info they had for each tank. We went during the Mermaid exhibit. How cool! I felt like a little kid again! The ladies were super friendly and engaging to kids and adults alike. They even had a sit down photo opportunity with one of them. As well as one mermaid swimming in the sting ray touch pool where you could directly interact with a mermaid, in the water and they'd let the kiddos touch their tail (the sting rays were temporarily unavailable and not in the tank during this time). There was even a 3' tall tunnel in the tank so the kids could get the feeling of swimming underwater with them. In one of the coral reef walk through tunnels you could walk directly under a swimming mermaid. Definitely a unique experience. The highlight for the kids was the shark touch pool. Just make sure to wear short sleeves, the sharks are DEEP in the touch pool and the shark and the sea creature pools are FREEZING cold. Be aware though for tickets, the price fluctuate depending on the day you visit. Some days have longer hours than others and parking isn't free but it's a covered parking garage. The aquarium is in an outdoor shopping mall of sorts so be prepared to walk OUTSIDE from the parking garage to the aquarium even though the parking garage is covered. The aquarium had a cafe inside with surprisingly delicious, hot "fresh" food. I had the Nashville Hot Chicken and it was delicious, even the personal pizza's crust had flavor. The prices were typical for a cafe in an aquarium. It's not cheap. If you don't want to eat there, just outside the entrance to the aquarium there are multiple food options and an ice cream shop, candy shop, etc. And brace yourself for the extensive gift shop that you have to walk through to exit. Definitely worth the stop, just be prepared for the cost, etc.

First visit to the aquarium. It was very interesting and setup to get great views. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The only reason i scored it down a notch was because a few displays were closed. Recommended. Kids would have fun.

Holiday decorations inside the aquariums (I think won't effect the water quality. They seem to know what they're doing. Since they make their own seawater on site and other aquariums that do this send it to them to double-check their water quality (as per their site)) we're on point and hilarious. The little seahorses were wrapping themselves around them. It was so cute. We went on December 30th, after the Xmas rush.

This is a great aquarium to visit. At first glance it doesn't look very big from the outside but once inside you'll be amazed at how much is actually inside. It starts on the lower level and works its way back up. We ordered tickets online with a show up time. They will let you enter the facility no earlier than 15 minutes before your ticket time just a heads up. It has pools set up also for touching stingrays and another one for things like starfish not to mention a underwater tunne. Plus a kids playground, food court, and oh course gift shop.

If you love trying to keep a mask on your 2 year old the ENTIRE TIME YOU'RE THERE, then this is the place for you. 👍🏻 This once a year great memory for my family is now gone forever. Used to be a great place. Not now. Also, I wish I could leave a zero star. So sad you ruined our "family experience" today.

I have been here several times over my lifetime and every time it has been fantastic. In fact it is better during COVID because there aren't so many people crowding around you which was the only thing I didn't like. We stayed at the Hampton 5 minutes walking distance from here and are so happy we did. My son had tons of fun and they are taking all the safety protocols seriously. I recommend buying in advance. The front desk at the Hampton had some coupons but I didn't see them until after tickets were purchased. We may buy a season pass and come here a few times a year.

DON’T RECOMMEND DURING PANDEMIC: My first time and they didn’t help me through the process. Very confusing and the workers sent me multiple wrong places before I made it passed checking in. They were not apologetic and rude. Management was rude. SAVE YOUR MONEY.

As a member Parking is horrible; totally different building and address; after waiting in line to enter with a three year old, my three year old had to go to the bathroom; instead of letting him I was forced to take my three year back outside to a public restroom because the staff refused to allow him to go downstairs and come back to check in get our membership passes. Nope sent us back outside to a public restroom then once again made us wait in line even though the same people knew we were in line. Abhorrent behavior of people and policies. If you ever been to another aquarium this one isn’t worth it.

We had a great time with 10 & 13 year old girls. I was honestly surprised by how much they enjoyed the aquarium. Touching stingrays and sharks was especially fun! It’s a little smaller than I thought and it only took about an hour and a half to go through, however, there were very few people there. They have a bridge over the shark tank that is very neat! Plus the location is fabulous with lots of things nearby for the whole family!

We had such an awesome visit to the Newport Aquarium! The experience was good from the beginning, from the welcoming staff. The exhibits were very well maintained and cared for. The layout of the aquarium worked out very well, and kept us engaged and enlightened. The very wide variety of aquatic life to learn about was well appreciated and enjoyed. There are lots of educational opportunities for young and old alike, and lots of different ways to keep kids engaged throughout. Loved it!

Highlight of my trip to Newport. Everything about the trip went smooth. The timed entry and Covid protocols were followed and the shark walk was great. My 2 year old loved the shark ray the most. We stopped and had a caricature done and the woman working it was so talented. We will be coming back

Really Nice. A lot of walking. Very knowledgeable. You really learn a lot. Love the penguins.

We really enjoyed the aquarium. Allow at least two hours or it will be rushed. I wouldn’t be surprised if we were there 4 hours. Several hands-on pools to touch the specimens was fantastic. There was more to see than I expected. Tunnels surrounded by fish, sharks and rays, bubbles to feel like you’re in with the fish, and tons of individual exhibits. There is a small “restaurant” before you get to the end in case you get hungry. A gift shop is located at the exit area. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and recommend it! There are a couple of restaurants and shops just outside the aquarium along with a great view of the Ohio river and Cincinnati to explore. Parking garage on site.

Fun place for all ages with tons of things for kids to do, see, and learn from. Shark bridge was neat, as were the pet the animal experiences.

Loved this place. So beautiful & tranquil! My favorites were the seahorses, shrimp tank, the white alligators, & the mesmerizing jellyfish. Great family fun! We came down from Indianapolis, Indiana! Will definitely return!!!

Overall a great aquarium with a pretty diverse set of exhibits and animals to check out. Our daughters really enjoyed the sharks and alligators, as well as the indoor playground. We visited on a Sunday and the place was absolutely packed. Make sure you buy tickets ahead of time, or you might not be getting in. I also felt the prices were a bit steep considering the fact it only took us 2 hours to see everything.

This is a pretty good aquarium. The price does feel a little high for the time spent. At least all of the animals seem to be well taken care of, so that probably accounts for the higher price would be my guess. The exhibits are typically well-presented and interesting. A few exhibits are higher than children could see, but there were some touch areas to feel the creatures. At the end, there is an optional type bridge to walk over the tank, so that was neat.

My 4 year old and I really enjoyed the aquarium. We learned about so many species that we had never heard of! Easy parking and prepaid online ticketing made it nice also. The layout is nice, and limiting guests makes it not too crowded, which I liked. The food center is placed perfectly in the middle of the tour. Highly recommend for a fun & educational day!

This aquarium is very nice and as well themed and appointed as a high end theme park. The selection of sea life and number of hands on exhibits is impressive. Anyone young or old should be able to enjoy the aquarium.

I went with my family and it was very entertaining. The exhibits were clean and had all types of active animals to enjoy. There were lots of interactive stations for little kids to enjoy. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The building was very clean. It's easily accessible for people with wheelchairs and families with strollers.

Favorite aquarium! The below the water views are amazing. Lots of variety, great touching stations, the stingrays ❤️, friendly staff. We went through twice and will definitely go back.

Had a great time at the aquarium theres a lot to look at and a lot of knowledge to be had. The restaurant inside was very busy when we where there so we did not go. If you are wanting to do an encounter of any kind get tickets days in advance or just plan on not doing it they will be sold out. The only thing that was a negative for me was the gift shop. We dropped quite a large chunk of change (I'm a sucker for animals and my kids know it) but they don't provide bags. I understand not having plastic bags and having reusable bags but trying to sell them to me after I just bought all the other stuff is annoying.

A great experience for the whole family! Took us about 3 hours to get through the whole place (with 2 kids, 5/8, who took plenty of time at the playground and watching some of the exhibits). An adult group could probably do it in 2 hours easily. If you're local, I recommend the annual pass, since 2 visits could pay for the pass, and you get some other minor perks with it. Highly recommend it for a visit, especially for people with kids. Only comment is I wish they would make a "family pass" like the zoo or museum, it's a pain to keep passes for each family member. It's also more expensive for a shorter experience than the other two.

Just a quick drive and day trip from Indy this was a great Saturday! Lots of restaurants and easy parking in the Newport area. It's busy on the weekend so buy your tickets ahead for the timed entry! Had a blast!

This was a pretty cool aquarium compared to ones we've seen across the nation. The displays were well-made, it was interactive, and very well-designed. My only complaint is that it was very, very crowded when we went even though we were required to get timed tickets.

I come here almost every year, and it seems like they have less and less each year. There was only one shark in the big tank. 😢 the gators were nice to see, of course. Great for kids, but otherwise, it's really not worth the ticket price.

We had such a great time visiting here! Not only is it a great aquarium that has cool tunnels and touch pools, but it is situated in a great plaza where you can spend the whole day! 10/10 recommend!

One of the best aquariums! So many different exhibits to view like jellyfish, albino alligator, seahorses, and the moray eel. They also have interactive exhibits where you can pet sharks and stingrays! There were several exhibits that were closed due to COVID. The aquarium does a great job of promoting health and safety. Overall, I highly recommend!

I've visited time and time again and never had a bad time. The last time I went I was about 39 weeks pregnant and just got the chance to take my 3 year old and I'm pretty sure that's the most fun I've had thus far. Given the world's climate, everything was handled fairly well and the other visitors were very polite when it came to checking out the touch pools.

Good family fun unless you have medical issues with breathing or PTSD. You're forced to wear a medical mask or cloth mask not vented filter mask. Due to the covid scare some of the exhibits are closed

We visit this place yearly as a family. We always look forward to going and it never disappoints! Very peaceful atmosphere. We love Newport Aquarium!

One of my all time favorite places to visit. I’ve never once had a bad experience here. The staff is incredibly and consistently nice and helpful. It is always clean. There’s plenty of variety and lots to see. Exhibits are frequently changed making every visit something to be remembered. Extremely family friendly and lots of events that are great for children. Highly recommend.

This place is one the best aquariums I have even seen. Huge collection of animals. Which includes sharks too. This is a learning as well as delightful experience specially for kids. You can easily spend one entire day in here. Foods available. Stroller accessible, good place for family outing

Amazing place, loved the exhibits especially the shark tank. The staff is very friendly and the place very safe with covid.

This is such an awesome place to take an adventure! We try to go year after year with our son, which is now 3 and an avid marine life lover. The facility is nice and clean, the staff is friendly, offering an overall great experience! This place definitely needs to be on your bucket list!

Beautiful

Super clean, great place to bring kids. Highly recommend going over the shark bridge as you leave the place. Will definitely be back!!!!

I'm leaving a 1 star review!! Took my family for the first time!! Had a blast and loved it!! Until an employee working! Told me the penguin show was animated and fake!!! Now I'm stuck wondering if it's real or not!! 🤔🙄 I called the place, talked to a representative, she laughed!!! Said the employee was joking!!! Tried to cover it up, as if she knew it was fake too!!! 11 hour trip, and over 100$ admission wasted. I'm not down to complain, but i'm not donating my time and money for a scam, now what good memory does my family have??!!! I'd haft to have one good reason to wanna go back!!! Make things right, I'd give it a 5 star easily!!!

Awesome!!

Great time with my kiddo.. wish they would add more exhibits though.

Great place! Really great touch tanks and interactive exhibits.

Loved it and the kids really enjoyed it 😊

Had a great time, spent 2.5 hours here. The staff was awesome, everything was clean and easy to navigate. Will definitely be going back!

We had a really good time and all the employees were very nice and very knowledgeable

Was fun but way too overcrowded people have no concept of orderly fashion at all. Someplaces smelled like pee right down before the stingray exibit. Overall was ok, but parking should be included with purchase of ticket.. Make sure to bring a credit debit card to get out.

Always a fun place to bring the kids!

Price was expensive and did not even have the theater open or certain other exhibits

Turtle!!!

Fantastic! Great place to go

Overall great. My only two complaints were that the aquarium for the Chiapas Giant Musk Turtle was far too small. He was swimming in circles basically running into the glass. Very sad. I also feel like the penguin enclosure was also too small. They need double the space. Please take into consideration as these animals are in captivity.

Absolutely beautiful, memorable, and worth the drive. Traveled from Louisville to the aquarium today. Even though it was raining and cold my experience was so breathtaking I forgot all about the weather. The aquariums scenery is captivating. The fish and other sea life was amazing. They have information about the fish and its content. I have pics that I showed my family out of town and now they want to cone view the aquarium too. Thank you so much!!! I ate at the restaurant. The workers are friendly professional and well informed like the stingray lady, the shark tank and just overall a powerful memory!!! Well worth the gas and price. Thank you for a beautiful Sunday evening!!!!😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

Friendly staff, clean exhibits. Nothing novel or unique about the various elements of this aquarium to warrant the pricing, which was still at full price, despite the obvious limitations imposed by COVID-19.

Really fun took my daughter. I recomend it

Definitely a fun experience!!

I love this place

We visited on a Monday and had a great time! It was not busy at all so we were able to really enjoy each exhibit. As a homeschooling family, we really appreciated the aquarium specific curriculum worksheets they provided at the front lobby. Free refills on the kids icees at the aquarium restaurant was nice. All of the creatures seem very well taken care of and we didn't notice any signs of stress from any of them. Would definitely recommend!

Less toddler friendly with the post house closed. And the one way road. But fun day trip beside.

Took less than 1 hr to explore. I guess my expectations were higher based on reviews. It was nice that there were limited amount of people due to COVID.

Nice little aquarium. Took about 2 hours to get through. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for something to do in the area!

I’ve visited the aquarium several times over the past decade and it never fails to impress! Many of the exhibits are stunning and they really utilize lighting to enhance the experience! Between the education and conservation they provide, I can’t praise them enough! One of the coolest experiences is the penguin experience. It’s very fairly priced and honestly I recommend indulging and buying some of the artwork and other trinkets, the money just flows right back into the work they do!

Very friendly and helpful staff. Easy to reserve tickets.

Lovely aquarium. Lots of variety of sea creatures in great habitats. The tunnel tanks are a great way to see the fish from all sides and really appreciate the beauty of the sea.

Great place for the kids!

Took the grandbabies and had a blast.

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Me and my family had the best time at new port aquarium 🐼🧡

Daughter enjoyed it!

It was awesome except for the rude old lady at the guitar shark exhibit.

Due to covid-19 most hands-on exhibits are closed, which is totally understandable.

Extensive collection of exotic animals. Loved the experience!

Very fun. They have one line for passing and another for observing, so if you wanna just zip through the aquarium and not wait for anyone, you can. Love seeing all the animals and their biodiversity! I’m a nature geek, lol. Good safety precautions for covid. They even have a shark bridge made of rope (it’s enclosed) and you can walk over them. You can pet small sharks and pet stingrays. Loved it!

I visited this place after 19 years and I have to say I was not disappointed. The staff was very friendly and quickly processed our tickets and we got in in no time. Newport is very family-friendly and every part of the aquarium is fun. The underwater tunnels were the most fun part! Some experiences were closed but it was due to COVID and barely affected much of the trip. It was very nice to come back after so long and see that this aquarium is still as great as ever.

We went on a great day, after the winter storm. It was only a few people there with plenty social distancing. We were able to move quick when we wanted and take as much time when we need. The sharks, eels, alligators, stingrays, frogs, penguins, fish, reptiles, and octopus were GREAT. We have done lots of school projects that makes it exciting for the kids to go there and see some of these aquatic animals up close. We will go back soon as we get a chance.

Friendly staff, easy to navigate with children and a stroller. Lots of sanitizer stations and bathrooms. We brought a 12, 9, and 2 y.o... we all had a great time. The tickets were purchased in advance, and temps taken at the entrance. There are plenty of places to eat just outside of the aquarium, and the views of the city and river at dark are awesome!

My first time back here in a few years. It has improved.. something to do during covid. Just make sure you have the right kind of mask they don't allow the one's with vents. I wasn't aware of this or told when I ordered my tickets. Thankfully they had some disposable one's on hand

Excellent! Loved the scheduled times. I'm sure this helps making the crowd less and the visit more enjoyable

To keep it simple. Loved it! Perfect for children and adults

one of my favorite aquariums definitely recommend visiting

Had a blast, felt a little rushed under the covid process, and wasn't happy about paying to be pushed thru the line to the other end....but overall it was a good time with great sights

Really Nice facility. Friendly Staff and Interesting Fishes. The penguins are very entertaining. Not crowded at all on a snowy Fat Tuesday. Advanced reservations and ticket purchase was required.

One of the best.

Excellent aquarium with plenty of different aquatic animals. My wife and I went for our anniversary and it was amazing.

Made me walk a half mile back to the car for my pocket knife. Not worth it.

Family had a nice road trip down from Cleveland to visit the area. Nice Aquarium. Clean. We will visit again when we are in the area again. Penguins were entertaining.

If it wasn't COVID this place would be great but it wasn't a great trip due to how obtrusive the COVID precautions are at this location. I get the safety first thing but feel they could have better set things up. Like for instance, even with the scheduled times, we had to wait outside in the cold for 20 minutes before we were able to get inside.

Awesome

Wonderful for a first time visit. Covid prevented some attractions, but it’s a fantastic facility and I will be visiting again!

Will not be back . Terrible experience ! Staff was rude and was rushed through after trying to order tickets on line and told to order at the door because all of the availability . Then was informed on the hard close at the door after driving over an hr to get to the aquarium .

Fun and educational. Lots to do around the aquarium after you're done eating

They really have adapted to a Covid world. A great adventure for kids while staying safe.

Simply awesome!

The exhibits, I feel, have shrunk a tad but all over great place!

Excellent

My first time back here in a few years. It has improved

Great place to take the kids for a few hours.

Such a wonderful experience! Amazing exhibits and super friendly staff! I would totally recommend! (Be sure to pet the stingrays!)

On Saturday called 800 number to buy the tickets but had the worst experience of my life. Do not want to mention that 3 phone calls experience. Next day 5 of us including my grand kids visited Aquarium and had an amazing experience. I talked to Jason Fish Asst Manager about my experience of the previous day. He was very courteous and apologized 4 times. He went beyond our expectations and credited our ticket charges. And on top of our expectations he issued us 5 free tickets for the future. What a wonderful excellent service from the entire staff at the aquarium. Thank you so much to Jason and his staff.

Great exhibits. Takes about 1.5 hours to get through. Very knowledgeable staff.

I had a great time!

Such an amazing aquarium

How fun! How cute! How exciting! Such a fun, interactive day! Great for kiddos, great for adults. The only turn off was the cafe towards the end. Ok... we are watching and admiring fish and then you smell cooked... FISH!? Make that make sense PLEASE. That was not very pleasant. But overall it’s a fun experience! Someone PLEASE go save the albino alligators though! They have no space to move around and it is so SAD!

Kids are 11 and 9, and we all really enjoyed it. Definitely felt disappointing to see so many exhibits closed or altered due to Covid restrictions, which made it feel like there should have been a corresponding price reduction. For the price, I'd recommend waiting until the full experience is available again.

This place is great! You'll spend a good 2 hours easily, fun for kids and adults alike.. even with the pandemic, they still enact safe social distancing guidelines for their guests. A great place to go..

This is a nice place to take the family for a day out. It is a good time for all ages.

We fell in love with the sea horses, very fun birthday trip for me.

Wonderful time! Clean and friendly

Very nice

Hadn't been there since I was a kid. It was slightly crowded and not everything was open but I appreciate the steps they have taken in regards to Covid. I had a blast as an adult.

Tge aquarium is very nice. They have wonderful clear tunnels that go through the fish tanks, allowing a unique perspective. The rope bridge over the shark tank was really nest also.

Completely underrated aquarium. One of the best in the United States. Animals you won't see at any typical public aquarium.

Great fun for adults and kids will be back so much fun

Nice aquarium with good variety

A delightful experience. Beautiful displays of fish that are well designed to showcase their inhabitants. Jellyfish, octopus, penguins, freshwater, saltwater, and brackish water, and alligator alley, Newport aquarium has something for everyone.

Friendly employees

So much fun for kids and adults

Absolutely breathtaking. The aquarium is gorgeous interactive feedings with the animals

It's a fun few hours, but there isn't much there to keep you coming back.

Its ok I guess nit what you would expect cibsidering yiu have to make a reservation

Loved it

it was amazing! i love there restaurant by the penguins.! here are some stuff i got at the gift shop(:

Not worth the price. Unless you just want to throw away the money I'd highly suggest saving the $10-$15 and just go to cincinatti zoo

Nice place. I like how they have certain time slots you can choose from so its less crowded.

My husband and I visited for the first time a few months ago, and I don't think we'll be back. They did temperature checks outside, but did terrible job of maintaining any COVID precautions inside. Maskless people everywhere, folks crammed together, nobody in the galleries to help or even provide more information about what we were seeing. And the actual condition of many animals was rough. I would encourage you to visit a nonprofit zoo or rehabilitation center instead of what turned out to be pretty sad aquatic theme park.

Our family had a great experience, from the sting ray to the shark exhibits. It was a blast! Highly recommend this Aquarium in Newport.

This place is great!

Truly if I could give Newport Aquarium a 0 star I would. We travel 5 hours to come to the doctor for my child with a severe neurology disability, SMA. We came to the aquarium today to make doctor's appointments for my child an enjoyable experience. This aquarium is not equip to give children with disabilities the same opportunities as children without disabilities. Their staff stated, "if your child doesn't have the ability to walk he cannot be included." We are so disappointed and disheartened by our experience. We live in an age where every building and public place should have a universal design. We will never again visit this aquarium.

Beautiful place. Had a blast.

Everything was great, only a few minor things were closed due to covid but we had alot of fun.

You have to buy the tikes online if you can't go through and I saw children very cold wanting to enter and they had to wait for the entire cell phone process, which takes a long time to be able to charge inside and total is not the great thing.

The sharks are gone, there was only one visible shark and it was very small was nothing like it used to be with the big rolls of teeth smiling at you. Sadly only this single shark was there and there was just rays. We went further in where they had the rays you could pet. I was so disturbed by the sight of these poor things, I mean we paid over $25 a person to see this..these poor things had pieces of their fins torn their skin was hanging off on the edges from running into the same old spots over and over on the tank and some was bloodied. I asked the worker about this which he replied we know there isn't much we can do about it. Don't waste your money,the amount of money they receive should deffinatly provide for better exhibits and better health of animals. We went to the cafeteria and we got some cheese sticks we got a pack of the marinara sauce.. I opened it and it had a big patch of white fuzz on it. Completely terrible experience and figured I better share so people don't pay 25 bucks a person for a experience like mine. I won't be back for a long time.

Such a great experience for kids

This is a wonderful place for family fun and adventure.

Loved how polite the employees were very nice and friendly loved the facts and diets they have about every animal there I plan on taking my son to see scuba santa this winter

Had a wonderful time with my husband!

Had a great time at the aquarium for my birthday! I've loved it since I was little

I enjoy myself very .

It was a 2 hr drive from us but it is definitely worth the drive once but I don't think we would make the drive again. 2 biggest things there is touching swing rays and walking across the shark bridge

a beautiful place to be with family 👪

Very nice area. Kinda like a out door plaza other restaurants and areas to shop around the aquarium, you can grab a beer and look at the water.

Discount tickets on Tuesday! Not too busy. The Jellyfish were my favorite!

(Translated by Google) My children liked it very much (Original) Mi Niños le gustó muchísimo

Very nice aquarium for Ohio. Was clean and not crowded with the strict schedule of arrival times. Seems a little overpriced for being a little over 2 hours to get through.

We had a great experience at the Newport Aquarium there was so much to see the bridge we walked across inside the aquarium was awesome. The Outdoor Igloo was so cool they are for rent you have to make a reservation. I think these are a great place for a small party or a family outing. Too keep warm from the cold.

Overpriced but it was a lot of fun, so.e of the enclosures are closed due to covid but we all still had a great time.

Great family place and budget friendly

Great place to take the daily for a couple hours. Lots of different fish, lizards, and turtles. The little ones will love it. You get to pet the sharks and stingrays.

We went on Wed after Labor, zero crowd. Awesome visit. Very clean. Great displays! Cool fish, turtles & sharks!

An absolutely incredible experience. To begin - valet parking in front of the Aquarium was available at an excellent price. The are was beautiful with so much to see and do. Once inside the Aquarium, my family was impressed with the layout, variety of species. It was very clean and interactive. Some of the highlights for me were touching the stingrays, the White American Alligators, the sharks, turtles, penguins, seahorses, jellyfish, and so much more. Outside the aquarium, you can find a variety of food and drink vendors as well as restaurants, a candy shop and more. Can’t wait to come back.

Great place. We all loved it. The kids loved feeding the sting Ray's. The shark Bridge was so much fun.

Amazing fun and full of excitement! Great snacks friendly staff. We bought the passes so we will be back many times it was a great experience for my daughters first trip.

Absolutely fantastic day. Plan for at least 3 hours. The lay out is fantastic, around every corner is something new to explore. The displays are interactive and such an excellent representation of the world’s aquatic life. The tanks were very well maintained .. and the staff were educated and knowledgeable .. we paid for valet parking which was an absolute steal if a deal .. the exhibits were spectacular and there were many places to sit and watch. The area surrounding the aquarium is also worth a visit (tons of food booths and beautiful views). Totally worth a visit …

We all love coming to the aquarium. Driving 2 1/2 hours is so worth getting to pet sharks, stingrays, star fish and anemones. Usually close to holidays they always have a theme but I guess not for Halloween? No matter it was a blast as usual. Got to finally see the penguins getting fed by no fault of the aquarium. Bad timing on my part from past visits. We have been to see the mermaid and Santa scuba diving in the tanks. How awesome that would be to be able to swim with sharks. Love the new sunken ship area. My goodness are those green eels enormous. I envy the people who live close by the aquarium just because I would be there once a month if we lived there. If you haven't been to the Newport Aquarium, it is worth a road trip. We love the aquarium and I'm certain you and your family will too.

Situated on Ohio riverfront it's a Wonderful underwater impact of panorama of sea life..all animals kept clean and happy. Staff is super supportive in making us understand individual animal's behavior, habitat and all. Has many fun filled activities for kids. Good visit for whole family

Is the best Aquarium that I have visited!, the exhibitions are spectacular, the only think that I suggest to be the perfect Aquarium is to have shows. The location is nice with places where you can drink or eat, the entrance and parking price is cheap. We spend about 3 hours and was perfect to enjoy with my family.

Best aquarium I have been to so far! Plenty of things to see and stations to pet some of the animals ( not the scary ones luckily!) And informative and helpful staff throughout, the guy on the stingray exhibition really knew his stuff and the restaurant people were super helpful and sorted out some hot water to heat the baby food too. Definitely recommend spending at least a few hours there, a full day is a stretch but other things close by it's an awesome attraction!

This place is amazing. To see everything it took us roughly 2 hours. If you got kids they will love this place.

Amazing day! It was my mother and sons first time visiting and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

It's always a good time at the aquarium. The exhibits are beautiful. It wasn't crowded. The staff were helpful and it was a wonderful Christmas present for my whole family.

One of my favorite aquariums - love that they have underwater viewing tanks and windows and that you can walk across the top of one of the big tanks on a rope bridge. Great photo opportunities through out and they are always improving it and making it better.

Phenomenal experience, family and I did a 3 day, 2 night staycation at residence inn by Marriott, the Phelps hotel which is less than 12 mins away from the Aquarium. The aquarium itself is beautiful for the visuals, experience and for the animals. Loved the entire walk through. It took us 3 hrs total to walk through the entire building and grab a bite to eat. To finish it off, walking across the shark tank is a thrill. I recommend you do it.

This is a great sightseeing spot for children and adults alike! It is also a great place to visit for locals as well. Also it is a great date activity for you and your significant other. Newport Aquarium is just a short drive away, on the other side of the Ohio River from Cincinnati. They have plenty of child oriented activities especially, the ability to touch several sea creatures (like sting rays, sea stars, small sharks, sea urchins, some corals, etc.). They also have a play place for children, reptiles, and penguins. Be sure to buy your tickets online!

Loved our visit to the aquarium. Beautiful fish on display. Helpful staff who educate you about their displays.

Not too big but lots to see and do. Very well maintained. My toddler LOVES it!

Awesome aquarium! Wide variety of sea life and activities to keep your attention! Several places to climb into for photos and tunnels to walk under with fish overhead, we were able to pet sharks, stingrays, star fish and anemones, walk the bridge over the sharks, they have a dining area for a quick bite at the end and a very nice gift shop! This is easily accessible from Cincinnati where we stayed, short drive. We had such a great experience!

This is a nice aquarium. It had lots of sharks, sting Ray's, different kinds of fish, frogs and penguins, turtles and (oddly) an albino gator. It is not so large that it would take all day, and not so small to get bored. During feeding times there is a mini lecture that talks about the shark-rays. There were many opportunities to touch the creatures. I only wish there were more larger fish like the manitees at Columbus zoo. It's location is fun near many food areas, theater, stadium. Parking is easy. Totally recommend!!

Great aquarium with a very friendly staff. The rope bridge over the shark tank is something you must experience prior to leaving. Parking at the Newport on the Levee garage offers convenient access to the aquarium. There are several other things to do in the area and a handful of restaurants, but at the time we only had time for the aquarium.

Wow! That's all I can say about this place. It is truly an amazing sight to see. I could put a bed in numerous places in this place and just lay back and relax. So much to see and do. The food court is a little overpriced but that is expected when going to a venue like this. Staff were friendly and very knowledgeable. TAKE THE KIDS! You will enjoy it as much as them.

My family and I had a great time here. It was our first time going to an aquarium. My baby wanted to touch the sharks through the glass and was very excited with every glass wall/roof that we walked by. Highly recommended!

My family had the best time. We actually left for a little bit to walk the bridge to Ohio. Then we came back to the Aquarium to shop and enjoy the penguins some more. The staff was so nice, the food was delicious, and the restrooms were clean 😊. Even the gallery area outside the Aquarium was great. So many places to shop, eat, and just relax.

Aquarium was great, it's pretty often we all forget the different type of animals that exist. It's not to say animals should be kept like this, to each their own but it's nice to see them once in a while. I haven't been to one back home in a decade, came to visit. Expect to be here for about 2 hrs if seeing their everything, detail & going over the sharks 😱. Definitely recommend coming here, it can be a bit packed, we went on Sunday around 10:45am & not a lot of people. There's a picture booth inside that wasn't working, the card reader to be exact. There's one towards the exit that works well. Gift shop at the end of course, can pay for your pictures you take from the beginning if you choose to by the green screen & towards the end of it. Memories are great to have so I'm willing to pay for the pictures & pick up a souvenir. My girlfriend bought tickets ahead of time so it was quicker but not really a line either way.

Place to go with kids and friends. Have fun, explore new species, you can even touch them at few points and feel the vibes. Staff and everyone was so helpful. Loved it.

Grandparent's week ended with a trip to Newport Aquarium. We enjoyed the day learning, viewing and playing among the sea animals. My Grandchildren enjoy touching, playing and meating new friends under the sea. I recommend purchasing passes. There are three categories for passes with each having their own special treats included. Purchasing passes not only affords you the opportunity to return time and again, it also assists the Aquarium in maintaining the animals and their habitats. Take the plunge and visit soon.

I have been here a bunch over the last several years. It is always a nice trip. Lots of exhibits, tons of information and a clean environment all around. This time, it all seemed a little less...well...less. Still not a bad experience at all, it just seemed like most of the staff was disengaged and it was as if the wildlife was lessening and the technology is building. VR experiences and virtual tours have replaced true engagement with the people who help care for and conserve these creatures. I know it costs a LOT to keep places like this going - And you can't just go shopping for new exotic animals if one passes away or gets transferred. But it just felt a little lackluster this time. Maybe it was me, or maybe it was just an off day. I would still HIGHLY recommend a visit if you are in the area!

Fantastic aquarium, we all had a great time. Some of the fish we had never heard of or seen before. The pricing was appropriate, and all the staff was kind and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend a visit with the family!

This was my 1st visit there. I enjoyed it allot. This would be a great place to take kids. They even have plenty of places for you to touch some of the animals..have you ever touched a shark? I enjoyed setting down and watching the penguins play around.

We had a fantastic time. It was my first time ever going and the first time my wife had been since she was a child. We were lucky enough to come during the mermaids and our young daughters had basically the best day ever. Thanks guys!

The aquarium was very nice with many aquariums to see. They had many exotic fish to see. There is a stingray station that allows you to touch the stingrays. There is a shrimp station that allows you to let the shrimp crawl on your hand. We learned about many poisonous frogs that we were not aware of.

It was one of the better aquariums I have been to and an excellent layout. Plenty of interactive things for people who are into that. The price was good for the experience I had. I would recommend anybody go here