Newport Kentucky Aquarium
Date: June 24th 2014 Posted by: Tony WootsonPage Six
The Amazon Tunnel
Probably my favorite attraction was the Amazon Tunnel. They had some large, HUGE fish which originate from the Amazon River. It was really nice seeing fish I was familiar with, (like the Pacus and Red-tailed Catfish) in their adult sizes, (which are rarely achieved in home fish tanks, due their space requirements).
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My favorite here had to be the Arapaima! I had become familiar with this fish from the TV Program River Monsters. However, seeing the four or five Arapaima, which were housed in the Amazon Tunnel-tank up close and personal, gave me a real appreciation of how LARGE this fish can actually grow!
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Penguin Palooza and Mumble, from Happy Feet
A bit of a "downer" for me (if you will) during my visit was the Penguin Pallooza display area. It showcased a number of different species of Penguin. I couldn't help but think back on one of the scenes towards the end in the movie Happy Feet, where Mumble had been captured, and found himself imprisoned in a display room (in a public aquarium), where his lack of freedom and space became quickly apparent, (along with the onset of insanity).
...Ok, back to "Happy" Thoughts!
Getting a bite to eat - Naturally at a local Seafood Restaurant - Mitchell's Fish Market
I finished my tour of the Newport Aquarium in just under 3 hours. Instead of jumping right back on the road, for the last leg of my return trip I opted to visit a seafood restaurant, which was located directly across the walkway.
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