The Newport Aquarium is in Newport, Kentucky, right across the river from Cincinnati, Ohio. It is open 365 days a year and features 70 aquatic exhibits displaying marine life from around the world. This makes it one of the area's most popular attractions.
Regular Admission Pricing
Despite having so much to offer, the adult admission price of $23 can be steep for visiting families. Admission for children ages 2-12 is $15, and children younger than age 2 are admitted free.
If you plan to visit often you can save some money by purchasing an annual pass, which is $45 for adults, $29 for children, and $40 for seniors 65 and over. Another option is to seek out specific discounts offered throughout the year.
Discounts Available
There are a number of discounts available for the aquarium, and several means of getting them. You may not be eligible for all of them, but you're likely eligible for at least one.
Employment Discounts
The aquarium provides discount tickets to many of the major employers in the area. These tickets can be used by employees of these companies, as well as their friends and family members. Ask your company's human resources department if you are eligible for these tickets. Military personnel also qualify for discount tickets. If you have a military ID, whether you are active or retired, a reservist, a military spouse, or a dependent, just show your ID at the ticket window to get $3 off admission for yourself and $2 off admission for dependent children in your party.
Group Discounts
If you're a member of AARP, bring your membership card. You'll get $1 off your adult ticket at the ticket window. You can also save money if you bring a party of ten or more and buy all your tickets at once.
Electronic Discounts
Connect with the aquarium's Facebook or Twitter page and check them regularly. Sometimes, there are offers for buy one get one free tickets or other specials available. Visiting the aquarium's official website and signing up for the email list is also a great way to learn about current discounts and deals.
Kroger Discounts
Some Kroger grocery stores in the Cincinnati area sell discounted Newport aquarium tickets. Purchase them at a participating retailer and you can save $2 off adult admission or $1 off child admission.
There is no listing of participating stores online. You must call or visit the store's customer service counter to see if tickets are offered.
Finding Coupons
If you're not eligible for any of the above discounts, you can always look for coupons. The best place to start is in the lobby of any of the hotels in the area. Most will have aquarium brochures, which regularly feature $2 off admission coupons. Also, ask the concierge if the hotel offers any package deals if you plan to visit more than one attraction in Cincinnati. For example, you can get a reduced price when you combine a visit to the aquarium with a Duck Tour.
Sometimes, you can find online coupons and special deals through websites such as Cincinnati USA and Retail Me Not. However, the aquarium advises calling 1-800-406-3474 to find out if the coupons are valid before trying to use them. Sometimes they are fraudulent or expired.
Getting a Good Deal
To be sure you get a good deal on Newport Aquarium discount tickets, read all terms, limitations, and restrictions on each offer, such as expiration dates, how many tickets may be purchased at the discount, and whether or not other conditions apply. Also check that the discounts apply to the right aquarium. The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, Oregon, is often called the "Newport Aquarium" but its discounts are not valid at the Kentucky attraction.
