Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and its collection

What the venue says

  • Located on the lower level near the exit/gift shop path, offering fast food items like burgers, fries, chicken tenders, and snacks with a view overlooking Stingray Bay.
  • A dedicated, multi-level municipal parking garage sits directly behind the aquarium (offering roughly 364 spaces for passenger vehicles) with a flat daily rate of around $10.
  • The facility is fully accessible to guests with mobility needs. All levels and exhibits can be reached via ramps and elevators located throughout the building, and accessible restrooms are available on-site.

Opening hours

Days Opens Closes
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00 21:00
Friday, Saturday 09:00 22:00

Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.

Admission

Ticket TypePrice
Adults (ages 12+)39.99 USD
Children (ages 6–11)24.99 USD
Toddlers (ages 2–5)9.99 USD

Facilities

We hold no categorised facilities for Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.

Exhibitions & events

No upcoming events

No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies at this time.

Accreditation

  • AZA accredited, valid until (source)
  • WAZA member (source)

Location & map

Tennessee
Gatlinburg
United States

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Animals

Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.

Exhibits

  • Shark Lagoon
  • Penguin Playhouse
  • Touch a Ray Bay & Discovery Center
  • Coral Reef & Ocean Realm