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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is a Tennessee attraction in Gatlinburg, in our Smoky Mountains region. A walk-through aquarium in Gatlinburg, part of the Ripley's attractions family. Hours, prices and rules below were read from the official site on October 30, 2026; prices change, so confirm before you go.
- PricesNot publishedon the pages we read
- HoursListed belowas the site prints them
- ParkingNot publishedon the pages we read
- DogsNot publishedon the pages we read
Coming Up at Ripley's Aquarium of The Smokies
None of the events on our checked calendar name Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies right now. The official site lists everything that is on. See every Tennessee event we have checked.
Also see Smoky Mountains Events.
About Ripley's Aquarium of The Smokies
A walk-through aquarium in Gatlinburg, part of the Ripley's attractions family.
- Shark tunnel and shark exhibit and a penguin parade are named on the page, but only within visitor-review snippets, so treat as unconfirmed by Ripley's itself
Ripley's Aquarium of The Smokies Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenEvery day9 a.m.–10 p.m.
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Page showed today's (2026-10-30) hours as 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; no weekly schedule shown
Source: official hours page, read October 30, 2026.
Admission and Prices
Not published: we did not find prices on the pages we read. See the official site.
Parking
Parking details are not published on the pages we read.
Dogs and Accessibility
- Dogs: Not published on the pages we read.
- Accessibility: Not published on the pages we read.
Directions and Contact
- Address88 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
- Map point35.71419,-83.51316 (approximate: looked up by place name, not by street address). Directions in Google Maps
- Official siteripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-aquarium-of-the-smokies
Places Near Ripley's Aquarium of The Smokies
- 1Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area & Adventure ParkAttractionabout 3 mi
- 2Titanic Museum Attraction (Pigeon Forge)Attractionabout 8 mi
- 3Cades CoveAttractionabout 13 mi
- 4Seven Islands State Birding ParkState Birding Parkabout 19 mi
- 5Zoo KnoxvilleAttractionabout 29 mi
- 6Panther Creek State ParkState Parkabout 35 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Smokies Trip Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies cost?
We did not find prices on the pages we read; check the official site.
What are the hours at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies?
Page showed today's (2026-10-30) hours as 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; no weekly schedule shown
Where do I park at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies?
Parking is not described on the pages we read.
Are dogs allowed at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies?
The pages we read do not state a pet policy; call before you bring a dog.
What We Could Not Verify
- County not stated
- Phone not on the aquarium page
- Admission prices not published on pages read (ticket page shows only an Aquarium+ Pass promotion for the Believe It or Not attraction)
- Full weekly hours not shown
- Parking, pets, accessibility, FAQ and contact pages for the aquarium returned 404 or showed the wrong attraction
- Size (gallons, animals, tunnel length) not published on pages read
- Highlights appear only in review snippets, not official copy
- The county (Sevier) is not stated on the official pages; we added it from the town.
Sources
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies: official site (read 2026-10-30)
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies: prices (read 2026-10-30)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 30, 2026 by the It’s Tennessee editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies”, itstennessee.com/places/ripleys-aquarium-of-the-smokies/ (updated ). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.