On our July 2017 Day Trip, we enjoyed time at the Newport Aquarium at Newport, Kentucky. We had a good size group of 29 people. It was a great time of fellowship and seeing the wonders of God's Creation.
The aquarium is a nice feature along the Ohio River at an area known as Newport on the Levee. It is located across the river from the Cincinnati downtown area and the football and baseball parks. In fact, the foot bridge to the ballpark area goes directly to the levee.
I think she got it! But it is hard to tell with all the surrounding stones of the same color.
Of course, there are also land reptiles.
The aquarium is a nice feature along the Ohio River at an area known as Newport on the Levee. It is located across the river from the Cincinnati downtown area and the football and baseball parks. In fact, the foot bridge to the ballpark area goes directly to the levee.
Although it was raining heavily at home when we departed, it was down to a light rain when we arrived at the Aquarium and that quickly turned to sunshine and very hot and humid weather.
This post will primarily be photos (what can I say about fish) but there were a number of nice exhibits, including a Shark Tank and Shark Bridge (don't fall in!), the fascinating Penguins, Shark Rays and Sting Rays, Alligators, and even Frogs and Iguanas.
I love taking photos of our people and also kids as we all enjoyed the sea life.
Remember: You can click on most photos to see a larger image
The touch galleries were fun places where we could touch Sharks and other sea life. I loved watching people, and children interacting with the sea life.
Catch me if you can!
I think she got it! But it is hard to tell with all the surrounding stones of the same color.
My favorite photos are children and families as they interact with the surrounding wildlife and sights.
Now for some shots of the sea life.
Of course, there are also land reptiles.
This guy looked menacing!
The Iguanas were cool, even the babies.
Oops, we couldn't leave without showing the penguins!
I always enjoy watching the penguins as they walk and climb or swim. It is difficult to get a good photo through the glass, with the glare and reflections.
As we finish, I'll note that there were even a human species in the tanks! Actually, they were scuba divers in the tanks for maintenance (cleaning as this girl is doing) and feeding, etc.
At noon we enjoyed our lunch time independently and as small groups. Some ate in the Aquarium "Sharky's Cafe" and others left the aquarium for other eating places on the levee. The personnel were very good about letting us leave and return without a hassle. There was a very nice selection of eating places with a broad variety of foods and prices. Then, many returned to the aquarium to continue their tour, while others checked out the levee or took a walk across the bridge.
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