Newport Aquarium, Newport Kentucky
The Newport Aquarium in Newport Kentucky has been named the #1 Aquarium in the Midwest by Zagats Family Travel Guide 2004.
There some 70 exhibits with amazing creatures from all over the world. You'll find everything alligators to sharks. With over 1 million gallons of salt and freshwater tanks and exhibits, the Newport Aquarium is at the for front in marine life and and animal conservation.
Visit Gator Bayou to see the American Alligator in action, these monsters grow to over 16 feet and 1 ton and are housed in a swampy enclosure close to their original habitat. Dangerous and Deadly displays 11 of the most feared and deadly animals in the world; view electric eels, Pirahna, dart frogs and the gorgeous but lethal Lionfish.
A truly unique experience, Shark Central allows visitors to view and even touch sandsharks, jackson sharks and pajama catfish as they swim in a 5,000 gallon tank.
The Surrounded by Sharks exhibit is an 85 foot acrylic underwater tunnel with sharks, rays, groupers and others swimming around. On display are some amazing animals; sand tiger sharks, sandbar sharks and nurse sharks are on display as is Sweet Pea a Ray Shark the only one of its kind on display in the world.
The entire Aquarium is wheelchair accessible; however baby strollers are not allowed at all hours due to safety and traffic issues, its best to leave the strollers at home. Food can not be brought in from the outside, but Sharkey's Cafe serves up a great atmosphere and even better menu.
The Newport Aquarium is a great bus charter day trip for any school, group or family. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, book in advance get a bigger discount. Call the Sales Office at (859) 815-1423 for more information.
There some 70 exhibits with amazing creatures from all over the world. You'll find everything alligators to sharks. With over 1 million gallons of salt and freshwater tanks and exhibits, the Newport Aquarium is at the for front in marine life and and animal conservation.
Visit Gator Bayou to see the American Alligator in action, these monsters grow to over 16 feet and 1 ton and are housed in a swampy enclosure close to their original habitat. Dangerous and Deadly displays 11 of the most feared and deadly animals in the world; view electric eels, Pirahna, dart frogs and the gorgeous but lethal Lionfish.
A truly unique experience, Shark Central allows visitors to view and even touch sandsharks, jackson sharks and pajama catfish as they swim in a 5,000 gallon tank.
The Surrounded by Sharks exhibit is an 85 foot acrylic underwater tunnel with sharks, rays, groupers and others swimming around. On display are some amazing animals; sand tiger sharks, sandbar sharks and nurse sharks are on display as is Sweet Pea a Ray Shark the only one of its kind on display in the world.
The entire Aquarium is wheelchair accessible; however baby strollers are not allowed at all hours due to safety and traffic issues, its best to leave the strollers at home. Food can not be brought in from the outside, but Sharkey's Cafe serves up a great atmosphere and even better menu.
The Newport Aquarium is a great bus charter day trip for any school, group or family. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, book in advance get a bigger discount. Call the Sales Office at (859) 815-1423 for more information.
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