When you visit Newport Aquarium for Shark Summer, you’ll get to meet the NEW Zebra Sharks and Shan the NEW Shark Ray, Dare to Cross Shark Bridge, learn about shark eggs at the Shark Nursery, touch a Megalodon Tooth, explore the All-New Ring of Fire: World of the Octopus and so much more! Here are some great Visitor Tips to help you plan your best visit possible!
We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets or making your reservations in advance to ensure you get to visit on your preferred date and entry time. Popular days and times do sell out. If you wait to purchase tickets at walk-up, you may need to wait hours for the next available entry time or find there is no remaining ticket availability.
The best way to save on admission is to buy your tickets early with Plan-Ahead Pricing! The further in advance you purchase your tickets, the more you can save. Lock in your tickets today for the lowest possible price!
Get a Gold or Platinum Membership right now and you’ll get 2 extra months FREE! It's an unbeatable value that gives you 14 months and two summers of unlimited visits. Current members can get two extra months free and 14 months added to your expiration date NOW when you renew your pass and SAVE $3. Plus, remember to show your Membership to receive a discount on all your food and souvenir purchases. Don’t miss out – this is a limited time offer that won’t last long!
You can present your tickets digitally using your phone! Please have them open and your phone turned to max brightness. Having your Tickets, Annual Passes or Membership Cards out and ready help to provide for a quick and smooth entry process.
Make sure to grab a Shark Tracker at the main entrance before heading into the aquarium! Use the tracker throughout your visit to make sure you don’t miss a shark during Shark Summer!
Visit later in the day and see different animal behaviors, catch late afternoon feedings or meet a biologist providing care. Plus, touring your Aquarium in the evening can be a fun family night out! Check out the operating calendar when planning your visit.
Make the most of your visit to Newport Aquarium! For more helpful planning tools like directions, brochures, policies, FAQ’s and more check out the Plan Your Visit page!
Check out the limited time Shark Summer menu items at Sharky’s Café! Enjoy blue raspberry soft serve ice cream with your choice of toppings. Plus, try the Shark Ray Burger – a double beef patty burger with melted American and swiss cheese, bacon, thousand island dressing and more!
Newport Aquarium’s 25th anniversary is full of amazing new experiences! Be on the lookout for the NEW Zebra Sharks and the NEW Shark Ray, Shan, in Surrounded by Sharks! Meet the Giant Pacific Octopus in its new home, the ALL-NEW Ring of Fire: World of the Octopus! And, make sure to go say hello in Gator Alley to the new Axolotls.
