Mermaids are swimming into Newport Aquarium, enchanting guests September 28 through October 14. Guests will get to explore Mermaid Cove<\/em>, where a mermaid can swim right up and meet them along with their stingray friends. With this new addition, guests will now have three opportunities to see and interact with mermaids throughout Newport Aquarium. Add a couple of pirates, and it\u2019s a swashbuckling good time! The magical mermaid experience begins in Shark Ray Bay Theater<\/em> where Newport Aquarium guests will be greeted by a mermaid while she\u2019s sitting on her throne. It\u2019s the perfect photo op, while ocean friends like Denver the sea turtle, Sweet Pea the shark ray and the sand tiger sharks all swim nearby beyond the giant underwater window.<\/p>\n Mermaid Kailua is from the Kona Coast of Hawaii. Where she spent her days swimming along the reefs cleaning invasive algae and cleaning up debris from the human world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Next stop on the journey to find mermaids is the tropical habitat of the Coral Reef. Visitors will be mesmerized when they see a real-life mermaid swimming gracefully underwater, alongside her tropical fish friends in the 30-foot long, 60,000-gallon Coral Reef Tunnel<\/em>.<\/p>\n New for 2019 \u2013 The mermaids have taken over Stingray Hideaway<\/em>, and transformed the tropical locale into Mermaid Cove<\/em>. This unique new interaction allows the mermaid to swim with her stingray friends, show off her glorious tail and talk to guests while they touch the stingrays. With the mermaids visiting from different parts of the world, it\u2019s the perfect spot for them to tell their new friends all about their adventures and how important ocean conservation is for them and all sea life. \u201cNewport Aquarium\u2019s mermaids are a magical tradition that families look forward to every year,\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 said Eric Rose, Executive Director at Newport Aquarium. \u201cSometimes we forget the magic in our world but when you see the look on a child\u2019s face when they meet a mermaid, it\u2019s undeniable.\u201d<\/p>\n Daily mermaid appearances are included with regular admission, and guests can visit NewportAquarium.com<\/a> for more information. Mermaid and Pirate Breakfasts<\/strong> For more information and to purchase tickets, visit NewportAquarium.com<\/a> or call 800-406-FISH (3474).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/aquariumworks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/mermaid-with-kids.jpg?w=584&h=438\")
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An add-on experience this year is the Mermaids and Pirates Breakfast<\/em> on Sept. 9, Oct. 6 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Get exclusive access to meet a mermaid and pirate while dining in Newport Aquarium\u2019s Riverside Room with beautiful views of the Cincinnati Skyline and Ohio River. As a bonus, each child will receive a magical piece of treasure to take home during the meet & greet. After breakfast, guests will be invited into the aquarium before it opens to be among the first to see the mermaids swim.<\/p>\n