It was chilly, but occasionally the sun would peak out from behind a cloud and warm us up.After lunch we went to the Newport Aquarium. Isobel, Eli and Jon had been once before, but this was Emmy and my first visit. The kids had a great time. This aquarium is the perfect size for families with small kids, and they have great exhibits. There are sharks, alligators, all kinds of turtles and a fantastic Jelly Fish display. The best part, however, were the penguins. There were quite a few and they were so very rowdy. The kids really loved watching them dive and leap out of the water. They have an entire habitat which stays on the schedule of the Southern Hemisphere. Allegedly, they are one of the few aquariums to take this approach and it has paid off. Of the 5 King Penguins born in captivity in 2007, three of them were born at this aquarium. Apparently this is a very big deal...
It is always nice to leave any kind of attraction feeling like you got your money’s worth. I definitely felt that way when we left the Newport Aquarium. So, if you are in the Cincinnati metro area and looking for a short, family friendly excursion. This is your place.Here are some more pics of the day...
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