Marine Science Research Center Tour
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Marine Science Research Center Tour

Splash into the science of the aquarium with your guide and get a unique, behind-the-scenes look at our research and rescue efforts in this off-site adventure.

Aquatic Animals, Amazing Adventures!

Splash into the science of the aquarium with your guide and get a unique, behind-the-scenes look at our research and rescue efforts in this off-site adventure.

Aquatic Animals, Amazing Adventures!

Splash into the science of the aquarium with your guide and get a unique, behind-the-scenes look at our research and rescue efforts in this off-site adventure.

See Science in Action

Myrtle Beach is Ripley’s hub for scientific research. The Marine Science Research Center made waves in spring 2022 by producing the world’s first successful birth by artificial insemination of a sand tiger shark, advancing research and species survival. Named “Rip” after the company’s founder, Robert LeRoy Ripley, this pup marked a significant step for its species around the world.

Need to Know Info

Need to Know Info

What's Included

  • Transportation to and from this off-site location.

  • Guided, behind-the-scenes tour.

Swirling Pinstripe backdrop

Woah! The aquarium sounds like alotl fun! But what are you doing all the way down here with the axolotls – some of the most secretive salamanders in the world?!

Did you know the spotted salamander is the state amphibian of South Carolina? It earned the title in 1999 thanks to a campaign led by a class of Spartanburg third graders.