The aquarium also announced plans for Canyon Falls – a new otter attraction coming in March – and the addition of two lizard species from Indonesia and Madagascar. Other sharks in the tank include sand tiger, zebra, sandbar, blacktip, whitetip and nurse sharks. In addition to the bridge, the aquarium will also be adding rare scalloped hammerhead sharks to the tank and will be the only institution in North America to exhibit multiple scalloped hammerhead sharks in its exhibits. “Our diverse collection of sharks is the cornerstone of our more than 90 exhibits, and guests will now be able to experience them like they never have.” “Shark Bridge will be a completely new way to experience sharks and a truly one-of-a-kind attraction available nowhere but Newport Aquarium,” said executive director Eric Rose. NEWPORT A rope suspension bridge opens Thursday at Newport Aquarium in northern Kentucky, allowing visitors to walk across an open tank displaying nearly two dozen sharks. Set to open in mid-April, the suspension bridge will hover a few inches above the shark-infested waters which features seven species of sharks, four rare and exotic shark rays, multiple stingrays and more than 300 fish. It is requiring all visitors make advanced reservations and purchase timed tickets ahead of a visit to the aquarium. Shark Tank Overlook offers guests a top-side view of one of the largest open-air viewing tanks in the country. Adventure Aquarium is open daily from 9 a.m. This V-shaped rope bridge is 75-feet long and is suspended over the open water of the 385,000 gallon Surrounded By Sharks exhibit. Dare to cross Shark Bridge the world’s first suspended rope bridge where guests can walk just inches above sharks, shark rays and other aquatic animals. Newport Aquarium in Kentucky will be the first aquarium in North America to add a 100ft (30m) rope bridge crossing its 385,000-gallon shark tank. Shark Tank Overlook Home of Shark Bridge. Aquarium Exploration Touch Tanks Top of the Tank Tour Sleeping Throughout the Aquarium Gift shop (AM only) Shark Bridge (AM only) Morning viewing of.
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