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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Opens New Exhibit – Perfect Predators: SHARKS

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Opens New Exhibit – Perfect Predators: SHARKS

Gatlinburg, Tenn (Jan., 12, 2012) Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies has opened a new innovative, family friendly, educational and fascinating new exhibit – “Perfect Predators: SHARKS!”  

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Ripleys’ Aquarium of the Smokies Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Penguins and a Big Musical Tree

Ripleys’ Aquarium of the Smokies Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Penguins and a Big Musical Tree

It’s the 10th anniversary of Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tenn., (and Ripley’s 40th year in Gatlinburg) and the celebration continues through the holiday season with the playful penguins and a 5-story musical Christmas Tree on the plaza.  Check out this story by Whitney Kent of Volunteer TV,  WVLT-TV in Knoxville.

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World Famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids Return to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

World Famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids Return to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Aug. 1, 2010) – Following standing-room only performances at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies last summer, the world famous mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida, known for their grace and beauty for the past 63 years, return to Gatlinburg for 12 shows, August 6, 7 and 8.

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Penguins in Gatlinburg! Who Would Have Thought?

The Penguin Playhouse at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, in Gatlinburg, Tenn. is getting rave reviews from both aquarium guests and the Media. This Mountain Press story does a great job describing the beauty and the excitement behind this new $5 million exhibit.

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First Penguins to Call Gatlinburg Home, now Living the Good Life at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (April 15, 2010) The gang has arrived in town.
Dressed to the nines in black and white tuxedos, the 18 new residents of 88 River Road arrived in darkness on a chilly night in early April.

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The Mountain Press Coverage of Ripley’s Penguin Playhouse

Ripley’s Penguin Playhouse at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tenn. has opened to rave reviews.
Here is the first newspaper story on the new $5 million permanent exhibit!

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World Famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids Set to Return to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

World Famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids Set to Return to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (March 26, 2010) – Following standing-room only performances at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies last summer, the world famous mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida, known for their grace and beauty for the past 63 years, will be returning to Gatlinburg once again this summer.

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The Mermaids of Weeki Wachee Set for Command Performances at Ripley’s Aquariums

The Mermaids of Weeki Wachee Set for Command Performances at Ripley’s Aquariums

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 24, 2010) – Following standing-room only performances at both Ripley’s Aquariums in 2009, the world famous mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida, known for their grace and beauty for the past 63 years, will be returning to both aquariums this summer.

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