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New Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

March 20, 2014 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

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I got the opportunity to preview the new Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium.

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

Turtle Canyon has more than 14 species from three continents that range in shape and size.

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

The Newport Aquarium has a new exhibit that gives visitors the opportunity to get up close with turtles.

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

The turtle are on a rotation, one day they are part of the exhibit then they take the next off.  The numbers on their shells are for rotation identification.

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

Guests are instructed to use two fingers to pet the shell.

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

 

 

   

 

Turtle Canyon also hosts “Bravo”, the 85 year old Galapagos tortoise who weighs over 600 pounds.  He is the largest turtle in the Midwest!

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium  

Bravo was hatched on the island of Santa Cruz and was part of the last group of tortoises exported from the Galapagos Islands. 

 

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium  

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

He loves carrots as much as I love chocolate.  

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

 

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

You have to look up close to check out the unusual nose on this turtle.

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

” Thunder” the 118 pound Alligator Snapper also has a new location inside Turtle Canyon. He is the oldest resident of Newport Aquarium and is believed to be more than 100 years old!

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

The Pancake Tortoises are the world’s fastest tortoise due to their size and shape.

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

 

The Newport Aquarium has so much to offer. I love watching the Jellyfish and walking thru the tunnels.

 

 

 

Turtle Canyon Exhibit at Newport Aquarium

 

Aquarium Admission  

 

Adults (Ages 13+) $23

Child Admission (Ages 2-12) $15

Children under the age of 2 FREE

 

 

*Turtle Canyon is open to the public at 10am on Saturday, March 22.

 

 

You can find out more about Turtle Canyon from the Newport Aquarium website.

 

The Newport Aquarium is located at One Aquarium Way
Newport, KY 41071

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Filed Under: Adventures with Animals, Animal Encounters, Cincy/NKY Area, Family Adventures Tagged With: Newport Aquarium, tortoise, turtle, Turtle Canyon

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