NEWPORT, Ky. — Newport aquarium is cutting the ribbon on its new exhibit “Jellies: Go with the Flow." 

What You Need To Know

  • ”Jellies: Go with the Flow” features more than 100 jellyfish from six unique species

  • The new exhibit opens to members Wednesday, March 19, and the general public Friday, March 21

  • It’s the first physical expansion of the aquarium in more than 15 years

The space will feature more than 100 jellyfish from six unique species, floating in over 1,500 gallons of water. It will also offer “behind the glass” tours, designed to show how the aquarium animal care team propagates these amazing creatures.

Members can enjoy the new exhibit starting on Wednesday, March 19, and it opens to the general public Friday, March 21.

According to a press release, the new $1.5 million exhibit is the first physical expansion of the aquarium in more than 15 years.

“’Jellies: Go with the Flow’ is a direct response to visitors who provided feedback and requested this very type of exhibit,” said Rebecca Foster, Newport Aquarium’s executive director. “This will be a truly immersive experience that will amaze, entertain and, most of all, educate our visitors. This exhibit demonstrates our commitment to bringing new and innovative opportunities for guests to have a truly transformative educational experience with every visit.”

The aquarium said the exhibit is an educational experience for kids of all ages, as well as adults.

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