Explore the Amazing Aquatic World Up-Close! Marvel at 12-foot sharks, the giant sea turtle, 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, unique and beautiful worlds of the Tropical Rainforest, Ocean Realm, Coral Reef, and Gallery of the Seas, and the Best Shark Exhibit in the Most Spectacular Underwater Tunnel in Shark Lagoon. See hourly live dive shows! Pet jellyfish in the Discovery Center and stingrays in Touch-A-Ray Bay. Enjoy playful penguins swimming, pop up on the penguins’ private beach and get nose-to-beak in Penguin Playhouse!
Want a Unique Experience? Enjoy a Penguin Encounter, Penguin Painting, Educational Programs, Sleeping With the Sharks, Family & Adult Edition Sleepovers, and themed Birthday Parties! Fun-Filled family experience and MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Downtown Gatlinburg Traffic Light #5
9:00 am to 9:00 pm Daily
For the most up-to-date hours and information, please contact Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies directly.
