

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) $24.99 + tax, children (6 - 11) $12.99 + tax, children (2 - 5) $6.99 + tax, children under 2 free.
Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year Round
Jan.-Feb.: Mon-Thur 9 am-8 pm; Fri-Sun 9 am-10 pm;
Mar.-Memorial Day: Mon-Thurs 9 am-9 pm; Fri-Sun 9 am-10 pm;
Memorial Day-Labor Day: Mon-Thurs 9 am-10 pm; Fri-Sun 9 am-11 pm;
Labor Day-Jan. 1: Mon-Thurs 9 am-9 pm; Fri-Sun 9 am-10 pm
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
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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
Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.
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