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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. 

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. (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.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2010) – A new colony of African Black Footed Penguins is set to take up residency in a new indoor/outdoor multi-million dollar habitat at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in March.
The naturalistic exhibit is the largest and costliest expansion ever at the aquarium, now celebrating its 10th year in the foothills [...]

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2009) – Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies will host “Thrill The World,” a worldwide attempt to break the Guinness World Record  for the largest simultaneous  dance with Michael Jackson’s Thriller  on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8:30 p.m.  Thousands of people in cities around the world will learn the Thriller dance and [...]

When people learn of the diverse nature of Ripley Entertainment Inc., they are more often surprised than not to hear how big and popular the attractions and businesses of the 90-year old company are. In June 2009, the company has 70-plus businesses, including Believe It or Not! odditoriums, wax museums, world-class aquariums, Canada’s largest family indoor waterpark [...]

Cute Baby Pictures Featured in Budgettravel.com – The editors of Zoo Babies, a gallery of cute little animal offsprings at BudgetTravel.com have chosen to feature two baby pictures from Ripley’s Aquariumof the Smokies this year.