GATLINBURG, Tenn — Nestled in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains lies a world few expect to find in Appalachia. Behind glass tunnels and beneath shimmering surfaces, thousands of sea creatures ...

Despite being hundreds of miles from the ocean, East Tennessee is actually home to two of the best aquariums in the country. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg and Tennessee Aquarium in ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Wednesday morning, Ripley’s Aquarium celebrated six years of having its monthly Swim with the Rays event. The event is designed to uplift and comfort veterans, primarily ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Ripley’s Aquarium in the Smokies hosts Sensory Friendly Nights! The aquarium has earned Champion status through CAN (Champion Autism Network). CAN is awarded to ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A black bear was caught on camera roaming around Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg late Monday night. WATE’s Ken Weathers spotted the bear on one of our weather cameras. The ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — While there are hundreds of tourist attractions in Gatlinburg, the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is among the biggest. It first opened its doors in 2000 and has become ...

Allison Looney with Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, stopped by the Daytime studio today to share with us all of the fun events they have planned to celebrate the iconic aquarium’s 25th anniversary!

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Experience marine life like never before! Join us as we explore interactive experiences, animal encounters, and exciting events. From the Penguin Playhouse to the habitats , ...