Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium - Newport, Rhode Island - Public Aquariums on Waymarking.com

The Exploration Center and Aquarium is at the twelve-sided Easton Beach Rotunda in Newport, Rhode Island. Though the dodecagon building is not too big, there is a lot packed in the space to see at this interactive marine science center run by Save the Bay, an organization launched in 1970 to protect and preserve Narragansett Bay. Many aquatic species from Narragansett Bay and other local waters are on display. Three touch tanks to explore include crabs, skates, and small sharks. Spread among other tanks are Buffalo Trunkfish, Scamp Grouper, Striped Bass, an octopus, Moon Jellyfish, Northern Pipefish, and Northern Diamondback Terrapins. The staff members are enthusiastic, friendly, and knowledgeable -- quick to interact, share fish facts, and encourage visitors, too.

LOCATION:
Easton’s Beach Rotunda
175 Memorial Boulevard
Newport, Rhode Island

ADMISSION:
General Admission: $9
Discounted Admission: $8 (Seniors, college students with ID)
FREE for Save The Bay FAMILY MEMBERS, children under 3, and active and first responders with ID

REGULAR HOURS:
Open daily: 10:00 AM – 4:00PM

PARKING:
FREE at the Easton Beach lot -- just let the parking attendant know you're going to the aquarium

Physical address of aquarium: Easton Beach Rotunda, 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport, RI Hours of operation: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Admission cost: $9 Website address: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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1. Take a photo of the front entrance with the public aquarium's name on it. Optional photos include pics of the exhibits inside the aquarium but of course, admission and/or entry is not required to log this waymark.

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