Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Gatlinburg
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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, invites you to explore the underwater world. The aquarium is home to more than 10,000 exotic sea creatures from over 350 species, displayed across immersive exhibits on its upper and lower levels. Walk through the underwater shark tunnel, where giant predators and vibrant marine life glide around you, and meet sharks, jellies, eels, rays and sea turtles along the way. At the touch pools you can get hands-on with stingrays, jellyfish and horseshoe crabs, while the Discovery Center Touch Tank, Sting Ray Bay and Penguin Playhouse are all part of your admission. Live dive shows and daily penguin feedings add an educational side to the visit, so check the show schedule when you arrive. Indoors and open year-round, the aquarium is a family-friendly stop in Gatlinburg for visitors of all ages.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Gatlinburg Price & Options
Highlights
- Explore over 10,000 exotic sea creatures across multiple immersive aquatic exhibits
- Walk through the underwater shark tunnel surrounded by giant predators and vibrant marine life
- Enjoy hands-on experiences at touch pools with stingrays, jellyfish, and horseshoe crabs
- Watch live dive shows and daily penguin feedings for fun educational entertainment
- Perfect indoor family-friendly attraction in Gatlinburg, open year-round for all ages
What's Included
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Admission to: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
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Access to the Upper and Lower level exhibits
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Discovery Center Touch Tank
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Sting Ray Bay
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Penguin Playhouse
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Daily live shows - check the schedule upon arrival
What's Not Included
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Meals and beverages
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Penguin Encounter
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Penguin Paintings
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Parking (available to pay onsite)
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Glass Bottom Boat
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Other personal expenses
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Tips and gratuities
Child Adult Policy
- Youth ticket: ages 6-11
- Tickets for children aged 2-5 are not sold online; please contact JTR Holidays before booking
- Free for children aged 0-1
- Children aged 2-11 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Opening Hours
- Monday-Sunday: 09:00-22:00
Things To Know
- There is no luggage storage facility at the venue
- Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue, with the exception of service animals with valid identification
- This activity is stroller-friendly
Location
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- 88 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, United States
- Please refer to the map for assistance
How To Redeem
- Present your printed voucher
- Please present a valid photo ID for entry
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The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
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Use your voucher at the selected date and time
Terms Conditions
- This booking is non-refundable and non-cancellable once confirmed.
- A date must be selected before proceeding to checkout this applies to both dated and open-dated tickets. For dated tickets, this is your confirmed visit date. For open-dated tickets, this selected date is used for processing purposes only, and the ticket remains valid for use anytime within its stated validity period.
- Some activities are timeslot-based and must be used within the specific date and time slot selected at the time of booking.
- Date or time changes, where permitted, are subject to availability and supplier approval, and are not guaranteed.
- No refund will be issued for no-shows, late arrivals, unused tickets, partially used bookings, or expired tickets.
- Entry/participation is subject to the inclusions listed under the specific option selected at the time of booking.
- Attraction operating hours may change without prior notice.
- Temporary closures, maintenance, weather conditions, or unavailable facilities/rides may occur and are beyond our control.
- Customers must comply with the respective attraction/operator's entry requirements, age/height restrictions, identification requirements, and safety rules.
- The management of the respective activity, attraction, or venue reserves the right to refuse entry or participation for non-compliance with their rules and regulations.
Cancellation Policy
- This ticket is nonrefundable
- Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket
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