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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies to Host World Famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids in May

 GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 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 Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies for nine shows, May 1-3.
 Finned beauties to perform in Tennessee for the first time
The mermaids will [...]

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Ripley’s Aquariums Celebrate “The Year of the Frog” by Publishing Book on Frogs and Amphibians

Ripley’s Aquariums Celebrate “The Year of the Frog” by Publishing Book on Frogs and Amphibians

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 [...]

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