Newport Aquarium emerges from long shutdown as a safe and entertaining favorite family destination
By Tory McKinley NKyTribune intern The Newport Aquarium is back after a 100-day long shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Newport Aquarium christens a shipwreck as unique way to introduce new ‘Realm of the Eels” exhibit
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Newport Aquarium’s million-dollar exhibit, Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels is now open to the…
Newport Aquarium’s new exhibit, Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels, opens Friday morning
Opening weekend for Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels launches Friday morning at Newport Aquarium. The immersive new exhibit invites guests to…
Immersive new shipwreck exhibit coming to Newport Aquarium, represents more than $1M investment
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Newport Aquarium announces Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels, an extensive new exhibit that will…
Mermaids coming to Newport Aquarium, will swim with stingrays for the first time, in Mermaid Cove
Mermaids are swimming into Newport Aquarium September 28 – October 14. For the first time ever, guests will get to…
Newport Aquarium adds giant sand sculptures to Shark Summer; one kid free offer extended
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor For those who didn’t get to the beach this summer (or even those who…
Newport Aquarium announces new Freshwater Falls exhibit; annual pass offer runs through this week
As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, Newport Aquarium announced today they will be opening a new exhibit this spring….
Newport Aquarium kicks off 20th anniversary with opening of new exhibit, free child admission offer
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Newport Aquarium began celebrating its 20th Anniversary Tuesday with the opening of a new…
Your Last Straw: Newport, other top aquariums up ante in the national push to cut plastic pollution
Twenty-two top aquariums across the United States – including Newport Aquarium – have already eliminated 5 million straws in their…
Mighty Mike, largest American Alligator outside of Florida, leaving Newport Aquarium in September
After five years wowing millions of people at Newport Aquarium, Mighty Mike, the largest American Alligator outside of Florida, is…
Newport Aquarium to hold ribbon cutting Friday for ‘Ring of Fire,’ exhibit features Giant Pacific Octopus
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Newport Aquarium will celebrate the grand opening of Ring of Fire: World of the…
Newport Aquarium Ring of Fire exhibit opens in the spring, highlights creatures from Pacific Ocean rim
Newport Aquarium has announced, Ring of Fire, an all-new immersive exhibit will open this spring. The exhibit will highlight the…
Newport Aquarium’s Stingray Hideaway exhibit opens today; allows visitors to ‘enter their world’
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Newport Aquarium’s newest exhibit Stingray Hideaway: Enter Their World, opens today with a…
Newport Aquarium announces unique new exhibit; ‘Stingray Hideaway: Enter their World’ to open in May
Today Newport Aquarium announced, Stingray Hideaway: Enter their World; the only stingray experience of its kind in North America, will…
Scuba Santa returns to Newport Aquarium this month; part of Winter Wonderland journey
Newport Aquarium invites the public to experience a holiday celebration under the sea Nov. 25 – Dec. 31 at Water…
Renowned shark scientist joins Newport Aquarium thanks to partnership with New England facility
Thanks to a partnership with New England Aquarium, Newport Aquarium has created a new Senior Research Scientist position. Dr. Nick…