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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

88 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
888-240-1358
Ranked #2 of 57 attractions in Gatlinburg
4.5 of 5 stars 1062 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Owner description: ALL NEW! LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! Perfect Predators: SHARKS! Innovative Exhibit Explores the Oceans' Top Predators with a Variety of Live Sharks and Over...... more » Owner description: ALL NEW! LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! Perfect Predators: SHARKS! Innovative Exhibit Explores the Oceans' Top Predators with a Variety of Live Sharks and Over 30 Hands-On Interactive Displays. 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 the Aquarium! An Ultimate Underwater Experience without being wet! Explore many unique underwater worlds and the Best Shark Exhibit in the Most Spectacular Underwater Tunnel. Enjoy entertaining dive and feeding shows. Pet horseshoe crabs and stingrays. Enjoy playful penguins swimming, pop up on the penguins’ private beach and get nose-to-beak. Fun-Filled family experience and MUCH MORE! « less
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Decatur, Alabama
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The aquarium was very interesting with lots of interactive exhibits for kids. The best part was the shark exhibit with the moving sidewalk. More

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Metairie, Louisiana
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

My kids loved this place and it was a very hassle free day for all of us, any time we can get out like that and enjoy the day as a family we are all happy. We try to see all the aquariums when we are near them, this is one of my favorites. More

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Youngstown, Ohio, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

if you are looking for a relaxin time it is a good place to see the sea life it has a tunnel under the shark tank that u can get up close and personal its a little pricey but worth the money you will have a blast More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I love to visit aquariums and zoos with my two young children. Ripely's has an excellent aquarium! I love the special exhibit area. They also now have penguins, which I think is really neat. We watched the sting ray dive show. It was very informative. I liked that after the show the diver brought the sting rays to the top... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Wonderful for kids and the whole family! My kids loved the Penguins Playhouse and the Shark exhibit. More

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New Jersey
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

There are a lot of tourist attractions in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge Area, some over-rated. The 2 that were a very pleasant surprise were the Titanic Museum & this one, the Ripley's Aquarium of the Rockies. It's big, but not huge with a wonderful variety & displace of sea life. Walking through the tube surrounded by sharks & large sea creatures... More

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Rocky Mount, Virginia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Our whole family enjoyed this attraction. Our grand-kids loved the shark exhibits. They even have a hands on tank for everyone to touch several kinds of sea creatures. Everywhere you look, it's beautiful. Over your head tunnels filled with all kinds of beautiful fish. This is a place where children and adults alike will leave feeling the amazement of nature.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

The aquarium was nice and it was a good break from walking the shops. My 20 year old enjoyed it. Everyone there seemed to like it. More

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Thornville, Ohio, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Ripley's Aquarium is a great place for all ages.We enjoyed seeing all of the water species they have.We did not see the shows this time but the last time I went the shows are very neat. More

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Chickamauga, Georgia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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$13 for my family to get in, by far the best aquarium I have been to. My son loves the shark tunnel. More

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