Newport Aquarium
4.6(19,605)4.6 out of 5 stars, 19605 reviews Cincinnati, OH
About Newport Aquarium
Newport Aquarium offers a unique family-friendly experience with a wide variety of interactive exhibits, including touch tanks and engaging animal encounters, making it a top choice for families looking for educational and fun activities.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for educational outingsChildren who enjoy hands-on learning experiencesParents wanting a fun and interactive way to spend New Year's EveChildren aged 4 years and up enjoyed hands-on experiencesSuitable for all ages, with activities that engage both young children and adults
Why families love it
- Touch tank opportunities with friendly stingrays
- Knowledgeable and friendly staff available for assistance
- Interactive experiences that engage children of all ages
- Clean and well-maintained facilities
- Interactive touch pools where kids can pet stingrays
- Educational talks and volunteer opportunities during exhibits
Insider tips
- Arrive early to avoid crowds and fully enjoy the exhibits
- Check for any special events or talks happening during your visit
- Bring extra change for the machines in case of malfunctions
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours, especially on weekends and holidays, to reduce wait times
- Some machines were broken and did not provide refunds
- Food quality in the cafe was reported as subpar
- Crowds
- Busy during weekends and holidays; visiting early is recommended
- Value
- Admission prices were not specified, but food at Sharkey's Cafe is considered reasonably priced for an aquarium setting. Be prepared for potential hidden costs with broken machines.
- Food
- Food from the cafe is available, but quality may vary; consider bringing snacks for children
- Accessibility
- No specific special needs accommodations mentioned in the reviews
- Safety
- Staff presence around exhibits to ensure safety and provide information
What parents say
"Such a great aquarium! I went often as a kid and just went back as an adult and it’s been updated and is a really amazing aquarium. I’ve traveled all over going to aquariums and this is in the top five for sure. It’s very clean, a wide variety of animals, and knowledgeable/friendly staff. They also have a lot of touch tank opportunities which adds so much to the experience!"
in the last week
"The aquarium is spectacular. There are several interactive experiences. Staff was all around and were so knowledgeable about the fish. I absolutely love the penguins, this one little guy was just watching everyone looking at them. Sharkey's Cafe was good, food decent priced for being in the aquarium, and the food was good."
4 weeks ago
"Alot of the machines were broke down and took quite a bit of money from us and we never got reimbursed for anything. That was the worst part of it. Fish were very active and the touch pools were pretty awesome those I didn't get to touch a big stingray. Other then that my daughter enjoyed the speaker with the sharks and loved being able to be a vaulnteer during it. Food wasn't very good in the cafe."
a week ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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