Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies

 

Voted Best Aquarium in North America by USA Today 10Best.com!

Spectacular underwater tunnel with 12-foot sharks, giant sea turtle and thousands of exotic sea creatures! Playful penguins,  touch stingrays, horseshoe crabs, jellyfish and more!

Experience Sleeping With the Sharks, Behind the Scenes Tours, Educational Programs, Splashing With the Stingrays, Penguin Encounter and Painting programs! Marvel at 12-foot sharks, a giant sea turtle, thousands of exotic sea creatures and playful penguins as you enjoy the Most Spectacular, State-of-the-Art Underwater Tunnels! Touch Horseshoe Crabs, Jellyfish & Stingrays! Play in the New 3-Story Discovery Treehouse & Play Center! Experience a ride over Shark Lagoon in the New Glass Bottom Boat! Family Fun, Interactive, and much, much more! Open 365 days a year.

Amenities

  • Handicap Accessibility

  • Located Downtown

  • Senior Discount

  • Buy Tickets online

  • Gift Shop

  • Fun for Everyone

  • Military Discount

  • Tours available

  • Group Rates available

  • Fun For Little Ones

  • Indoors

  • Open year-round

  • AAA Discount