Ripley's Aquarium Of The Smokies

Voted Best U.S. Aquarium by USA Today Readers, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is a must-see. Marvel at 12-foot sharks, a giant sea turtle, thousands of exotic sea creatures and playful penguins in state-of-the-art tunnels and 340-foot-long glide path deep beneath the water! Visitors can touch Horseshoe Crabs, Jellyfish, and Stingrays! The Aquarium offers hourly dive and feeding Shows. Mermaid sightings are a daily occurrence in June and July.

For a more in-depth experience, Aquarium staff offer a variety of educational opportunities. Experience Sleeping with the Sharks, Behind the Scenes Tours, educational programs, Splashing With the Stingrays, Penguin Encounter, and Painting programs! The Aquarium is open 365 days a year.

88 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

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865-430-8808

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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is o-FISH-ally nominated for North America’s Best Aquarium by USA TODAY 10Best! With your help, we can swim to the top spot for 2025! Vote once per day until Monday, May 12.