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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (July 26,2009) – The mermaids from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida packed the house again at Ripley’s Aquarium during their July 24-26 visit. They performed 12 shows over the three days, all to standing-room only crowds.
“They put on a magnificent show and our aquarium guests absolutely loved them,” said Peter MacIntyre, general manager. “The small [...]

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.  – The world famous mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida, known for their grace and beauty for the past 62 years, will be coming back to Ripley’s Aquarium this summer for 12 shows, July 24-26, 2009.
Their performances last summer were critically acclaimed and there was standing room only in [...]

Finned beauties make rare appearance outside of home waters
GATLINBURG, Tenn. & MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 13, 2009) – The world famous mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida,  known for their grace and beauty for the past 62 years, will be appearing at both Ripley’s aquariums in 2009.
They will appear at Ripley’s Aquarium [...]

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Feb. 1, 2009) – Ripley’s Aquarium is opening its newest, cutting-edge exhibit – “Babies,” a unique and unbelievable exhibit featuring more than 30 interactive and live exhibits. The $750,000 display was developed specifically for Ripley’s and is located in a special area inside Ripley’s Aquarium and is free to see for all [...]

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Nov. 1, 2008) – Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is hosting its 7th Annual Festival of Trees from November 1 – December 31. More than 50 trees will be on display throughout the aquarium and adorned in unique ornaments, representing the great diversity of the United States.
The Festival made its debut in [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 11, 2008) – In its first Top 10 listing of the nation’s aquariums, both Ripley’s aquariums are among the most popular in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor.com’s travelers and editors.
 Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, SC, Ranked #4
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, located in the Smoky Mountain town of Gatlinburg, Tenn., topped the [...]

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (Aug. 8, 2008) – In its first listing of the nation’s aquariums, Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is being recognized as the fourth most popular aquarium in the U.S. by TripAdvisor,com’s travelers and editors.
 TripAdvisor.com’s Listing Ranks Ripley’s Aquarium as #4
“As Ripley’s flagship aquarium, we have always been proud of our facility and [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 15, 2008) – Frog Oddities & Trivia, a new book released by Ripley Publishing, takes a look at a dire problem in a lighthearted, educational way. It’s a fun armchair journey through the rapidly shrinking world of amphibians. Frogs and other amphibians are rapidly going extinct and it is believed that more [...]

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – July 2, 2008 – Applause from Russ, a brand of Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. (NYSE:RUS) and its subsidiary Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc., today hosted ‘SeaPals Day’ at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, S.C.  and Ripley’s  Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tenn.  RUSS kicked off the Fourth of July [...]

 MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (June 23, 2008) – The world famous mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs, Fla., known for their grace and beauty for the past 61 years, will be appearing at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach for nine shows, Aug. 1-3.
 Finned beauties to perform away from their own attraction for the first time in 61 [...]