Mermaids Return to Newport Aquarium
A touch of fantasy fin-filled whimsy is coming back to the tri-state! Newport Aquarium’s Mermaids will make a splash starting on May 23 through June 21. Families can watch as a mermaid swims side-by-side with her stingray bestie in Mermaid Cove or snap a pic over at Shark Ray Bay’s theater during an up-close mermaid meet and greet moment. The magic of flipping, bubble-kiss blowing, twirling mermaids is sure to be a memorable experience for kids of all ages! Mermaids at Newport Aquarium is included with GA tickets; grab yours today at newportaquarium.com.
Tessa the Giraffe is Pregnant!
Congratulations are in order for Tessa the Masai giraffe, who is pregnant with her fifth calf. Keepers were unsure if 19-year-old Tessa could still conceive, but an ultrasound confirmed the good news that Tessa and five- year-old Zeke are expectant parents. The calf, which will be a whopping 6-foot-tall bundle of joy upon birth, is due in October, and will join the group (called a tower!) at Giraffe Ridge shortly after. The giraffes’ habitat at the zoo will also be expanding! Plans for Giraffe Tower, a larger habitat which includes the historic elephant building and area surrounding it, will allow the giraffes a wider range to explore and immersive experiences for visitors, including more feedings and behind-the-scenes opportunities! Watch Tessa grow with a visit to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden this spring! Visit cincinnatizoo.org for more details.
Selfie Cincy Opens
Get ready to strike a pose at the new location for the immer- sive art and content museum, Selfie Cincy! The product of SCPA graduate Amari Samya, this space encourages visitors to explore their own creativity through photography. A true playground with its holiday and seasonal themes, this desti- nation’s nine-plus rotating rooms are the perfect backdrop for super fun photos and reels. And on puppy Sundays, the family dog can join in on the selfie fun, too! Private parties available, for those looking to curate the perfect con- tent-worthy celebration. Visit selfiecincy.com for all the deets.
LaRosa’s Taphouse Now Open
Cincinnati pizza is synonymous with LaRosa’s! And this staple brand is growing based on com- munity needs with the opening of LaRosa’s Taphouse in Mt. Washington, Ohio’s former Blue Ash Brewing space. In addition to serving up family-recipe pizza, guests can enjoy: 14 big screen TVs, an outdoor beer garden with live music, a self-serve tap system offering a selection of Big Ash Brewing craft beers, an enclosed, dog-friendly four-season patio, and for families on-the-go, a drive-up pick-up window. Pay this new poppin’ pizza spot a visit at 5230 Beechmont Avenue, and if you want to browse the menu beforehand, get ready to get hungry and check out larosas.com.
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