Ripleys Newsroom

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!”  

ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2011) – A visit to one of Ripley’s family attractions through the end of December promises to be both a memorable and colorful experience. 

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 25, 2011) – Summer travelers looking for some fun without having to go too far take note: 53% of the U.S. population is within a half tank of gas of one of the 45-plus Ripley family  attractions in the United States.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.