Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, TN, is literally teeming with life - over 10,000 exotic sea creatures in 350 individual species. There are more fish in this aquarium than there are …
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, TN, is literally teeming with life - over 10,000 exotic sea creatures in 350 individual species. There are more fish in this aquarium than there are people living in the entire town of Gatlinburg!
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May 19, 2025
We enjoyed a quick visit through the aquarium, my opinion it is more for someone traveling with young children. We did go on a Monday and it was not overcrowded.Full review by Amy G
May 6, 2025
The staff were kind and welcoming, which I truly appreciated—but the rest of the experience fell flat. The aquarium was darkly lit, making it difficult to enjoy many of the exhibits, and there was a …Full review by nmkams
Apr 25, 2025
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies was an unforgettable experience for our entire family! We were especially amazed by the cuttlefish, sharks, and the enormous Giant Japanese spider crabs—there’s truly…Full review by Jeff T
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