The aquarium will also bring back Weeki Wachee Mermaids in October. Be surrounded by sharks as you explore 85 feet of seamless acrylic tunnels through the 385,000-gallon shark tank. Canyon Falls will also house the aquarium's 100-year-old snapping turtle, Thunder. Dare to Cross the world’s first shark bridge and visit the shark nursery. It will also include two new lizard species – the yellow monitor from Indonesia and the panther chameleon from Madagascar. Canyon Falls will house Asian small-clawed otters, which the aquarium previously exhibited from 2004-2013.
Other attractions coming to the aquarium this year, Rose said, include an otter-heavy "Canyon Falls," which in March will replace the Galapagos tortoise-centric "Turtle Canyon" exhibit. It is a completely new way to experience and interact with sharks, and in fact, there is no experience like this in the world." "It's going to require a bit of bravery to come across. "This is a great addition to the Newport Aquarium," Rose said. The 17 sharks in Newport Aquarium's tank circled Rose on Wednesday as he stood in a wet suit on a rock in the middle of the shark tank. "It will give people an opportunity to get close to them, and hopefully give people an opportunity to have more appreciation for wildlife and make changes in their lives."Īmong the environmentally friendly practices Pierson said he hopes aquarium visitors will consider are recycling and downloading apps that tell you if fish served at seafood restaurants comes from sustainable sources.
Come and See the World of the SeasĪfter hearing what the aquarium has to offer, how can you pass up a visit? And there is so much more to explore than what we’ve covered! If you are ever in the Newport region, make sure to stop at the Newport Aquarium and get up close with some of nature’s most intelligent animals."We're bringing animals in that are gorgeous, beautiful animals," Pierson said. You’ll also be able to feed them a fish snack, learn about their habitat or even go behind-the-scenes in Penguin Palooza’s feeding room where you can watch firsthand how they are fed. This tour is for anyone who has ever wanted to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures. This exhibit is the home to one of the most diverse collections of penguins on the planet! Come and see these exotic animals in the heart of Newport, Kentucky. This exhibit will allow you to see the Shark Tank, Coral Reef Tank, and Amazon River Tank. Visitors can explore some of the exhibits from an animal’s perspective and also see how animals are cared for in the veterinary center, research laboratory and nursery. The Newport Aquarium offers a behind-the-scenes tour. The bridge takes you over Newport Aquarium’s Shark Tank Overlook, one of the country’s largest open air tank.Īs you walk across Shark Bridge, be sure to look up at the ceiling and walls of this amazing aquarium! These surfaces are covered with decorative rockwork from New England quarries such as Quincy Granite Company in Massachusetts. The bridge starts at eye level and gradually descends to the upper deck of the Shark Realm, where you can see sharks swimming below your feet. Shark bridge is the world’s first elevated walkway over a shark tank! If you visit in wintertime, then there will be limited activities such as feeding demonstrations The Newport Aquarium is open year-round with extended hours during the summer months.
There are also exhibits for otters, crocodiles and alligators! Some of the creatures you can see are a Galapagos tortoise, Moorish geese, freshwater stingrays and a seahorse. It was founded in 1981 and is the only inland aquarium between Chicago and Atlanta! They are known for being an animal care facility, as well as home to one of the largest free-flight aviaries in North America. If you’re looking for something fun to do this summer – or any time of year – then head down to this fascinating aquarium! There are many events going on throughout the year, including feeding demonstrations and animal encounters. It’s located on the Ohio River, and has six different galleries with more than 25,000 animals from all over the world! You can explore everything from coral reefs to tide pools. The Newport Aquarium in Kentucky is a wonderful place to go if you’re hoping to see some amazing aquatic life.
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