There’s always something NEW to discover at Newport Aquarium! From fascinating new animals and exhibits to exciting special events, there’s never a dull moment. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or the hundredth, each trip brings a fresh adventure beneath the waves.
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NOW OPEN! Newport Aquarium’s NEW exhibit Jellies: Go With The Flow is a dazzling dive into the shimmering world of nature’s most fascinating creatures. Watch in awe as they float, pulse, and glow, offering a spellbinding dance of nature’s artistry. Whether you’re discovering their incredible life cycle or simply soaking in their ethereal beauty, this exhibit invites you to go beyond the glass like never before! This isn’t just an exhibit—it’s your front-row ticket to an aquatic spectacle that will leave you enchanted and eager to learn more about the magic of marine life.
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Mermaids are swimming into Newport Aquarium this summer! Make friends with Mermaids during special meet and greets and hear all about their travels. See them dive underwater, play with their fishy friends and swim right up to meet you! It’s sure to be a magical time! From May 24 to June 23, 2025 see Mermaids Wednesday – Monday. Schedule and times vary daily. Mermaids are resting and do not make appearances on Tuesdays. Be sure to check the appearance schedule when planning your visit.
MermaidsTake a big bite of summer fun when you visit the Shark Capital of the Midwest for an extra sharky Shark Summer June 27 – September 2, 2025! Discover dozens of sharks and rays – some you can even touch! Dare to Cross the world’s first Shark Bridge, be surrounded by sharks as you explore 85 feet of seamless acrylic tunnels through the 385,000-gallon shark tank and visit the Shark Nursery. Plus, touch an ancient Megalodon Shark tooth that’s millions of years old!
Shark Summer
Explore underwater Pumpkin GLOW at Newport Aquarium September 19 – November 2, 2025! Discover giant glowing animals made from pumpkins in your favorite exhibits. Watch as your animal friends get pumpkin treats and special fall enrichment while Jack-O-Lanterns become artificial reefs for the animals to explore. Wander through an underwater pumpkin patch surrounded by sharks! It’s a fall adventure like you’ve never experienced before, filled with family fun and memories at every turn.
Learn MoreSee Scuba Santa swim underwater with a tank full of sharks November 27 – December 24, 2025! Through some holiday magic, tell him what you want for Christmas – Scuba Santa can see, hear and speak with you while he’s underwater surrounded by all his fishy friends. Meet cheerful elves straight from the North Pole and join in the fun as Scuba Santa fills the Theater with bubbles. His magical bubbles will float and fall all around you and every time a bubble pops, a wish will come true for someone throughout the world.
Scuba Santa
Get the BEST VALUE with a Newport Aquarium Membership and don’t miss out on a single thing when you visit as much as you want for a full year! Enjoy the NEW exhibit, Jellies: Go With The Flow, meet new animal friends and experience unique seasonal events. Being a Member pays for itself in as little as 2 visits – plus you can get great benefits like free parking, Bring-A-Friend FREE days, extra discounts and more. Get your Membership today!
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