Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Amazing. Must visit this place.

- Dee

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Dive Into an Aquatic Adventure

Immerse yourself among thousands of awe-inspiring aquatic animals and get closer than ever before with interactive, hands-on experiences, unique animal encounters, and exciting events!

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What's Inside

Explore Beneath the Surface

Dive into Ripley’s Aquarium and experience the wonder of the ocean up close and personal like never before!

Ocean Realm

Be amazed by life under the sea and mesmerized by schooling fish, camouflaged flounders, and much more!

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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg

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Ripley’s Motion Blaster Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Haunted Adventure Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Mirror Maze Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Mountain Coaster Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini-Golf Sevierville

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Ripley's Super Fun Zone Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Super Fun Park Pigeon Forge

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Wonders You Must Sea to Believe

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Conserve. Educate. Inspire.

Our mission is to provide a world-class experience that fosters the conservation and research of our natural world through environmental education and exceptional animal care, inspiring and providing fun for visitors of all ages through immersive learning and unforgettable experiences.

Ripley’s Aquariums are committed to providing the highest standard of welfare for our animals, from routine veterinary care to numerous research and conservation initiatives on both a local and global level. We aim to foster a culture of sustainability that helps build a legacy of ecological stewardship and inspires the next generation of conservationists.

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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 Great Smoky Mountains are considered the Salamander Capital of the World? Salamanders are abundant in the Smokies and outnumber human visitors on even the park’s busiest days!