SharkSummer begins at Newport Aquarium one kid free with full-priced adult ticket, new baby shark
Just when you thought you got the “Baby Shark” song out of your head, it’s time to celebrate Shark Summer…
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Newport Board of Commissioners authorize ground lease agreement for Newport SkyWheel project
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The Newport Board of Commissioners authorized City Manager Thomas Fromme to execute a ground lease…
Newport Aquarium’s new Freshwater Falls exhibit lets visitors see what lies below the surface
A new exhibit is now open to the public at Newport Aquarium. Freshwater Falls lets guests take a peek at…
Newport Aquarium is once again in the running for top aquarium in the country, vote now
Newport Aquarium is in the running to be named one of USA Today’s Top 10 Best Aquariums in the country….
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….
Thomas More University to present Nick Whitney on ‘Secret Lives of Sharks’ as part of lecture series
Thomas More University will present Dr. Nick Whitney on ‘Studying the Secret Lives of Sharks’ as part of its Marine…
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…
North American Properties closes on Newport on the Levee, plans include $100 million+ investment
Cincinnati-based North American Properties (NAP) has closed on its purchase of Newport on the Levee from California-based The Price Group,…
Rare white alligators, Snowball and Snowflake, explore new home at Newport Aquarium
Newport Aquarium’s rare white alligators got an early Christmas present from Scuba Santa today – a new home. Snowball and…
Scuba Santa is coming back; Water Wonderland to celebrate 16th year at Newport Aquarium
Just as it’s getting cold and icy outside, experience a taste of the tropics inside Newport Aquarium, as Scuba Santa…
Newport Aquarium has a year full of surprises in store for its 20th anniversary; new attractions coming
Newport Aquarium to kick off a year full of surprises as it gears up for its 20th anniversary. 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…
Mermaids and pirates return to Newport Aquarium through Oct 14; special themed activities scheduled
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The mermaids and pirates have returned to Newport Aquarium at Newport on the Levee….
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…
Heart transplant recipient living life to the fullest, diving with the sharks again at Newport Aquarium
By Benjamin Shipp NKyTribune intern When former Navy Seal Bruno Lanman was diagnosed with heart failure in 2003, he thought…
#SharkSummer at Newport Aquarium; one child free with full-priced adult, new babies at Shark Central
Newport Aquarium, the Shark Capital of the Midwest, is kicking off the summer season with a fintastic event celebrating sharks….
Rep. Dennis Keene recognized as one of top legislators who are vocal on social media for tourism
Identified as being a vocal legislator on social media for tourism in Kentucky, Representative Dennis Keene was recognized at the…
Newport Aquarium animal caretakers rally behind paralyzed penguin; she responds swimmingly
In honor of World Penguin Day, which was April 25, the Newport Aquarium shared an amazing story that’s incredibly close…
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…
Return of Winter Family Days at Newport Aquarium; child gets in free with full price adult admission
Newport Aquarium announces the return of Winter Family Days, where one child (ages 2-12) gets in free with each full…
Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland returns to Newport Aquarium to celebrate holidays under the sea
Newport Aquarium offers a holiday tradition under the sea Nov. 24 – Dec. 31 at Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland. Newport…
First Responders get free admission at Newport Aquarium, Cincinnati Zoo, Sept. 11-17
In recognition of “Patriot Day” on September 11, Newport Aquarium will offer free admission to first responders. No matter what the…