Best Aquarium in Cincinnati
Okay, okay. Technically, the Newport Aquarium is located just across the river in Newport, KY, but considering you can see Paul Brown stadium from its doorstep, we’ll let The Queen City take credit for this awesome aquatic institution. Here are a few exhibits you’ll want to be sure to hit during your visit:
Ring of Fire: World of the Octopus. Brand new this year, this exhibit lets visitors explore the habitat of the color-changing Giant Pacific octopus and the other creatures that share its home, including moon jellyfish and Japanese spider crabs.
Gator Alley. This exhibit is home to two rare, white American alligators, as well as Mighty Mike, the aquarium’s most famous resident, and the largest American alligator outside of Florida.
Shark Bridge. Not for the faint of heart! Visitors have the rare opportunity to walk a narrow suspension bridge that hovers over the aquarium’s shark tank, putting them just inches from the monsters of the deep.