Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is one
of the most
visited aquarium in the United States and it is located in downtown
Gatlinburg
TN. Every one returns year after
year to see this beautiful aquarium. It doesn’t matter what time of
the year you visit because Ripley’s Aquarium is open 365 days a
year.
Ripley’s Aquarium is a 1.4 million gallon aquarium that is home to
eleven-foot sharks, gangly teeth, Indo-Pacific fish in Coral Reef,
and over 8,000 other exotic sea creatures. Ripley’s Aquarium also
has the world’s longest aquarium tunnel, which is an amazing 340
feet long. These are just some of the main attractions that await
you at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.
While you’re at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smoky Mountains don’t forget to
stop by the Shark Lagoon so you can physically interact with the
sting rays at Touch-A-Ray-Bay. After seeing all of the fish species
up close go to a public classroom to see one of Ripley’s narrated
dive shows. Ripley’s Aquarium also has buffets so you can sit a
spell. You can also stop by the gift shop to pick up some souvenirs
to take back home with you.
Ripley’s Aquarium is open at 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. throughout the
week, Sunday through Thursday and open until 11:00 p.m. on Friday
and Saturday. Plan your
Gatlinburg, Tennessee trip today and don’t
forget to come visit the world’s most famous aquarium.
