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Address and Phone:
88 River Rd., Traffic Light No. 5
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Email: aquariumofthesmokies@ripleys.com
Phone: (865) 430-8808
Fax: (865) 430-8818
Toll Free: 888-240-1358

Admission Rates:
Adults (12 and up) $21.99 + tax, children (6 - 11) $10.99 + tax, children (2 - 5) $4.99 + tax, children under 2 free.

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year Round Sunday - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Memorial Day to Labor Day 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Daily

Discounts:
AAA Discount, AARP Discount, Active Military, Group Discount, Local Resident Discount, Military Discount, Other Discounts Available, Senior Citizen Discount, Student Discount

Payment Types Accepted:
Visa, Cash, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

City: Gatlinburg, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Smoky Mountains

Experience the Amazing Aquatic World Up- Close at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies! Marvel at 12 foot sharks, the giant sea tutrtle, thousands of exotic sea creatures and playful penguins swimming as you enjoy the State-of-the -Art clear underwater tunnels throughout. An ultimate underwater experience without being wet! Explore the lush world of the Tropical Rainforest, the unique world of Ocean Realm, Nature's Kaleidoscope in Coral Reef, the best shark exhibit in the most spectacular underwater tunnel in Shark Lagoon. Have fun in a kid's paradise in the Discover Center, see the deadly but beautiful in Gallery of the Seas. Enjoy entertaining dive and feeding shows in Coral Reef, Stingray Bay and Penguin Playhouse. Pet horseshoe crabs and stingrays in the Discovery Center and Touch-A-Ray Bay. Enjoy playful penguins swimming, pop up on the penguin's private beach and get nose-to-beak in Penguin Playhouse. Fun-filled familly experience and MUCH MORE!





From I-40, take Exit 407 onto Hwy. 66 following signs to Gatlinburg at light #5

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here's a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Gatlinburg Sky Lift

WonderWorks

Star Cars Museum

Carbo's Smoky Mountain Police Museum

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here's a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Greenbrier Island Campground

Gatlinburg Cabins Online

Summit of Gatlinburg

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Upcoming events

Date: Aug 23, 2012 - May 25, 2012
Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival
Location: Gatlinburg, TN

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