Operating our aquarium, animals behind the scenes and our tanks from the topĭown,” Russo said. Group experiences include behind-the-scenes tours to see the logistics of Hush of the Ring of Fire’s cave-like environment that also includes jellyfish.

The octopus is the quick-change escapeĪrtist of the cold-water coastal kingdom, who holds court within the darkened Year-round activities including public shark feeds, diver shows, penguin talks,Ī seahorse exhibit, several species of reptiles and amphibians, and a The aquarium’s portfolio include shark rays, two albino American alligators andĪ 200-pound loggerhead sea turtle, among others. “We even have one of the longest suspension bridges over an aquatic tank, captivating guests as they are challenged to walk across our Shark Bridge and the creatures swimming merely inches below their feet,” said Shelby Russo, group sales manager. Visitors can touch 19ĭifferent species and experience the aquarium’s exhibits and animals at aģ60-degree view thanks to five seamless acrylic tunnels.

Sharks, horseshoe crabs, sea anemones and sea stars. Touch exhibits allow guests to interact with animals including sting rays, Include Sweet Pea and Scooter - the rock stars of the first shark ray breeding Stretching over 121,200 square feet and with 1 million gallons of saltwater and freshwater, thousands of animals from around the world, 70 exhibits, 14 galleries and a 32.5-foot-long Amazon Tunnel, Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky, impresses not just with numbers, but with high quality visitor experiences.

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