Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, TN

Explore the amazing aquatic world up-close at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, America's #1 Aquarium! Special activities available include Splashing With the Stingrays, Penguin Encounter and Penguin Painting programs.

Marvel at 12-foot sharks, a giant sea turtle, thousands of exotic sea creatures and playful penguins swimming as you enjoy the aquarium’s spectacular, state-of-the-art underwater tunnels! Family Fun, interactive dive/feeding Shows and much more is available at this popular Gatlinburg attractions.

New for 2013 is a Dinosaur exhibit featuring fully animatronics dinosaurs, a volcano, interactives, hands-on activities, and information about these great creatures. The exhibit will entertain and educate visitors about the era when these amazing creatures walked on earth.

Open 365 days a year. Located in downtown Gatlinburg at traffic light #5.

Exhibits at Ripley's Aquarium Include:

• Tropical RainForest


• Ocean Realm


• Systems Control


• Coral Reef


• Shark Lagoon


• Discovery Center


• Gallery of the Seas


• Stingray Bay


• Touch a Ray Bay


• Penguin Playhouse


• Dinosaurs