Newport Aquarium is now having a brand-new fall adventure that lets people see the underwater world in a whole new way.
People can go on a trip with Underwater Pumpkin GLOW until November 3 through statues of their favorite animals that are bigger than life and turned into glowing pumpkins.
It is possible to see these glowing pumpkin animals floating above or swimming with the animals in the shows.
In the 385,000-gallon shark tank, people can see a lit-up pumpkin sculpture of a huge Pacific octopus lying on the sea floor. Visitors are dwarfed by the octopus while the sharks, rays, and fish look around the huge addition to their home.
People may even get to see Denver, the curious loggerhead sea turtle, getting a better look at the sea creature that is lit up.
The glowing octopus is more than just a decoration; it helps the animals in the exhibit by changing their surroundings, which lets them show off their natural behaviors.
In the “Surrounded by Sharks Tunnel,” people can go through an underwater pumpkin patch where sharks and hundreds of fish are using the pumpkins as a reef.
As another way to keep them interested, the animals can look for food among the pumpkins, which is similar to what you might see on a real coral reef.
The General Curator at Newport Aquarium, Kelly Sowers, said, “Enrichment is an important part of taking care of animals and keeping them happy and healthy.”
“The Jack O’Lanterns are a tasty and fun way for our animal friends to get in shape while strengthening their instincts.”
The full experience at Underwater Pumpkin GLOW is free if you pay to get in or become a member.
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