Homeschool Days

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 at 10:00am
Newport Aquarium
One Aquarium Way
800-406-3474

Visit Newport Aquarium for Homeschool Days and join in the fun with other Homeschool groups from across the tri-state. Enhance your science curriculum and expand your child's knowledge of marine life and conservation while creating lasting memories together.

Use the exclusive Get Tickets button below to purchase your Homeschool Days tickets and SAVE $8 on today's general admission ticket price. Plus, lock-in your tickets early and take advantage of Plan-Ahead Pricing to save even more! This exclusive Homeschool Days offer is only available to homeschooling families, homeschool co-op members and their friends or family. Everyone attending including parents, teachers, chaperones, students and other family or friends must have an admission ticket.

Proof of your letter of intention confirmation receipt must be shown with your Homeschool tickets at entry.

Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity!

Add a Penguin Experience to your Homeschool Week tickets for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet an endangered African Penguin up-close! During this 30-minute experience, you will learn all about these amazing animal ambassadors while interacting with other homeschool families. Talk with one of our Animal Experience Specialists who care for these adorable birds and learn what makes African Penguins so unique. Pictures are welcome so you always remember this special educational encounter!

This special Homeschool Penguin Experience must be purchased online in advance with your Homeschool tickets to receive this special rate. Annual Passholders and Annual Members can call 859-815-1478 to purchase your Homeschool Penguin Experience.

Underwater Pumpkin Glow!

Explore the NEW Underwater Pumpkin GLOW at Newport Aquarium with your students and celebrate fall during this family-friendly event. Discover giant glowing animals made from pumpkins in your favorite exhibits. Watch as your animal friends get pumpkin treats and special fall enrichment and learn how Jack-O-Lanterns become artificial reefs for them to explore. Plus, wander through an underwater pumpkin patch surrounded by sharks! It's a fall adventure like you've never experienced before, filled with opportunities for education, family fun and memories at every turn.

Bonus - Free Curriculum Worksheets

Get Free Field Experience Curriculum educational worksheets with the purchase of Homeschool Days admission. Worksheets are inspired by state standards and provide a self-guided educational adventure through the aquarium customized for grades K-12. Pick-up your FREE worksheets upon entry in the Aquarium lobby.

New Exhibit - Now Open!

The All-New Ring of Fire: World of the Octopus exhibit is NOW OPEN! Between towering volcanoes and deep ocean trenches, strange sea creatures thrive. Meet the Giant Pacific Octopus exploring its giant new home and a rotating collection of new octopuses! Discover strange sea creatures thriving on towering structures that form where lava meets near-freezing sea water.

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