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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Name: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
Address: 88 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738, US
Telephone: 865-430-8808

Voted Best U.S. Aquarium!

Voted Best U.S. Aquarium by USA Today 10Best.com!

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Voted Best U.S. Aquarium by USA Today 10Best.com and One of the Top 5 Aquariums in the USA & the World by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice! 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 and stingrays in the Discovery Center and Touch-A-Ray Bay. Enjoy playful penguins swimming, pop up on the penguins’ private beach and get nose-to-beak in Penguin Playhouse, voted by USA Today Travel 10Best list as one of the best places to see penguins in the world!

Want a Unique Experience? Enjoy a Penguin Encounter, Penguin Painting, Educational Programs, Sleeping With the Sharks, Family Edition Sleepovers, and themed Birthday Parties! Fun-Filled family experience and MUCH, MUCH MORE!

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Address

88 River Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Contact

Questions? Please Email

aquariumofthesmokies@ripleys.com

Contact Phone Number

865-430-8808

Toll-Free Phone Number

888-240-1358

Fax Number

(865) 430-8818

Admission Rates

Adults (12 and up): $37.99 + tax
Children (6 - 11) $19.99 + tax
Children (2 - 5) $9.99 + tax
Children under 2 are free.

Hours

Open year round.
9:00 am to 9:00 pm Daily

Payment Methods Accepted

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Discounts Given

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