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Kroger Penguin Palooza hosts five different sub-Antarctic penguin species totaling 50 birds.Snowball and Snowflake are two of the 100 white alligators remaining in the world.

Don't miss Mighty Mike - the 'biggest and baddest' alligator in the country outside of Florida - he is 14 feet long and weighs 800 pounds. Gator Alley features six crocodilian species from four continents.You'll meet Asian small-clawed otters, panther chameleon lizards and Thunder, the 100-year-old alligator snapping turtle. Monday through Friday.Ĭanyon Falls is also relatively new, it opened in March. Time your visit to include the Shark Ray Feed at 1:15 p.m. If you’re apprehensive about walking directly above the open waters of the tank, you can also view the exhibit by walking through an 85-foot-long acrylic tunnel or viewing the 385,000-gallon tank from the Shark Tank Overlook which allows you to look down into the shark tank from outside the tank

Over time, these young sharks will triple in size: adult scalloped hammerhead sharks can grow up to 14 feet in length and weigh more than 300 pounds. Each was born last summer near Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii, one of the most the most stable breeding grounds for the endangered species. This shark exhibit also features one of North America’s largest group of scalloped hammerhead sharks. It’s recommended that you wear closed-toe shoes and secure all of your items - those that fall may not be able to be retrieved! If you plan to take the walk, you’ll experience some side-to-side motion and uneven footing. The big news at the moment is the world's first Shark Bridge, a a 75-foot-long rope bridge that hangs just inches above nearly two dozen sharks, four shark rays, two stingrays and more than 300 fish. We’d advise spending a minimum of three hours. Last year, the Aquarium welcomed 711,000 visitors. aquarium by US City Traveler and Destinations Travel Magazine in 2014, and also by Travel Channel in 2013. 1 aquarium in the country by USA Today’s in 2012, was named a top U.S. We visited recently with our four-year-old grandson and everyone had a terrific time and learned a lot. Kentucky’s Newport Aquarium boasts nearly 13,000 individual animals in more than 90 exhibits. We’re fortunate in our region to have an outstanding aquarium nearby that’s open 365 days a year. Whether you’re a grandpa, a teenager or a two-year-old, aquatic animals are fascinating. It can be challenging to find an entertaining outing that appeals to folks of all ages but an aquarium definitely qualifies. VIDEO: For an inside look at the Newport Aquarium, visit

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Annual passes are $45 for adults $29 for children and $40 for seniors.įor information: Visit or call toll free 800-406-FISH (3474). There are also discounts for AAA members, AARP, military, and at some Kroger stores.

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Through August 31, two kids get in free with each adult paying full price from 4-7 p.m., Sunday through Friday.

Tickets: $23 for adults ages 13 and up $15 for kids ages 2-12. Stroler check and child carrier backpacks are available free of charge. Stroller policy: Strollers are restricted on busy days, ccheck the website for daily policy. The Zquarium offers free use of wheelchairs.

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Parking: Newport on the Levee Parking garages plus additional lots.Īccessibility: The entire facility is wheelchair accessible. Check the website for extended hours on other dates. Where: One Aquarium Way, Newport, Ky., just across the river from Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee