Shark Ray (bowmouth guitarfish) pups will go on exhibit Friday, June 24: https://aquariumworks.org/2016/06/0...arium-will-make-public-debut-on-june-24-2016/
Small-clawed otters Pork Chop and Neda have left the aquarium. A "big announcement" is coming about their exhibit next month.
The exhibit that will be replacing the otters and Canyon Falls is.... Stingray Hideaway... A glorified stingray touch-tank. While I'm sure this exhibit will be wildly popular with the public, and I am glad that the otters have moved on from that lackluster exhibit, I can't say that this is the best use of the space... Coming in 2017 In addition to this new exhibit, the aquarium has also announced a travelling touch-tank, in which they will be taking some of these stingrays out-and-about to schools, businesses, and the like, as many zoos do with their respective outreach programs and animal ambassadors. Given how sensitive these animals are, the idea of transporting them here, there, and everywhere only to be touched by hoards of people in a much smaller space with fewer places to escape, really brings into question some animal welfare concerns, in my opinion.
When Hidden Treasures opened, I had no idea that it would be a running temporary attraction. The otters, lorikeets, and pythons together made it my favorite area to visit. Now that it's gone through many changes that have gotten rid of all of those, I'm sort of turned off and away from the aquarium itself.
What part of this is the "only if its kind in North America" part? The fact that you can see the rays from below? There are many tunnels through larger tanks, allowing the same view. However, I suppose they are correct on a technicality that now touch tanks have a below view.
Lexington, Kentucky local news segment talking about the upcoming Stingray Hideaway exhibit, featuring the aquarium's new travelling touch tank...: Dan Dunlap - Newport Aquarium 'Stingray Hideaway' opens in May
A new “Ring of Fire” exhibit has been announced, and will apparently be immersive. Coming in 2018 Should be interesting.
Three of the four top species that guests request for their return. The fourth being the otters, which are gone once more.
Mighty Mike, the largest gator outside of Florida, is heading back to the Sunshine State. He was only supposed to be at the aquarium for a few months but ended up becoming one of their greatest attractions for a total of 6 years. Mighty Farewell: Famous Alligator Saying Goodbye to Newport Aquarium
Freshwater Falls Exhibit Opening at Newport Aquarium in April Blog about the aquarium's upcoming exhibit
2022 News: On January 7th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.3) dwarf seahorses were born. 登录 Facebook On January 11th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.1) giant Pacific octopus named Ophelia in November 2021 which is now on exhibit. Newport Aquarium - Baby Giant Pacific Octopus at Newport Aquarium | Facebook | By Newport Aquarium | Meet Ophelia - a baby Giant Pacific Octopus that arrived in late November. She only weighs about 4 pounds now, but will grow to 50-60 pounds as an adult!... On February 22nd, the aquarium announced that they acquired (0.0.2+?) blue-spotted stingrays which are now on exhibit in Stingray Hideaway. 发现热门视频 | Facebook On March 10th, the aquarium opened the Coral Reef Tunnel exhibit, which includes 50 species of fish, many of which are new to the facility. 登录 Facebook On March 22nd, the aquarium announced that (0.0.24) American alligators in Gator Alley were transferred to a facility in Florida. 登录 Facebook On April 25th, the aquarium announced that a (1.0) king penguin hatched in late February. He was later named Fozzie. 登录 Facebook Penguin Gender Reveal | What's cuter than a Penguin Gender Reveal Party? The lab test is back and we now know our ADORABLE fluffball King Penguin chick is a BOY and his name is... | By Newport Aquarium | Facebook On May 10th, the aquarium announced that they renovated the diamondback terrapin exhibit. 登录 Facebook On May 12th, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.3) Orinoco crocodiles which are on exhibit in Gator Alley. 登录 Facebook On May 26th, the aquarium announced that they acquired (0.0.2+?) California horn sharks which are now on exhibit. 登录 Facebook On November 2nd, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.3) sand tiger sharks which are now on exhibit in the Surrounded by Sharks area. New Sand Tiger Sharks arrive at Newport Aquarium | NEW SHARKS! WELCOME to the 3 new Sand Tiger Sharks making themselves at home by the Surrounded by Sharks Tunnel! With nearly 7 feet in length and big... | By Newport Aquarium | Facebook
On November 28th, the aquarium announced that they acquired (0.0.2) Japanese spider crabs which are now on exhibit. 登录 Facebook
Hatchling Harbor, a new exhibit complex featuring young crustaceans, parrotfish, and more, opens March 3rd. Zoo babies who? Newport Aquarium opening new hatchling-focused exhibit March 3
On May 5th, the aquarium announced that their (0.1) giant Pacific octopus named Ophelia has entered senescence and moved exhibits for her final days. Newport Aquarium
On June 23rd, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.1) giant Pacific octopus (later named Miss Kraken) which is now on exhibit. Name the Giant Pacific Octopus | What has 8 arms and needs a name? The NEW #GiantPacificOctopus! She's at least 1 year old and weighs 4 pounds. The Animal Care Team says she loves shrimp... | By Newport Aquarium | Facebook "Hello! My name is Miss Kraken!" Our... - Newport Aquarium On August 11th, the aquarium announced that a (0.0.1) diamondback terrapin named Spotty hatched in July. It's #FeelGoodFriday! This week Denver,... - Newport Aquarium
