NEWPORT – BankNewport has awarded a grant to support the Kids’ Zone at Save The Bay Inc.’s new Hamilton Family Aquarium, the bank announced.
Bank representatives recently visited the aquarium, which opened on March 28 and is located at 23 America’s Cup Ave. in Newport.
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The Kids’ Zone is designed to “ignite the curiosity of young visitors about Narragansett Bay’s marine life and the importance of environmental stewardship,” according to a news release announcing the grant. The grant amount was not specified.
“We’re thrilled to have BankNewport’s generous support for the Kids’ Zone at Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium, which will educate and inspire generations of stewards for Narragansett Bay,” Save The Bay Executive Director Topher Hamblett said in a statement.
The aquarium’s diverse exhibits and interactive experiences are designed to educate visitors of all ages about the marine environment, while inspiring them to take action to protect the planet’s aquatic resources, according to the release.
“BankNewport is deeply committed to supporting initiatives that enrich our community and promote sustainability,” Jack Murphy, bank CEO and president, said in a statement. “We’re proud of our long partnership with Save The Bay, and excited by the educational and personal connections the Aquarium will offer to kids and families, fostering a sense of wonder and responsibility towards the health of our beautiful natural resource, Narragansett Bay.”
