MONDAYS – THURSDAYS: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
FRIDAYS – SUNDAYS: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

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Open 365 days a year, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies—and all of the curious creatures that call it home—are looking forward to welcoming you soon! Have questions about parking click here or accessibility click here Interested in coming back again with an Annual Pass or visiting other Ripley’s Gatlinburg Attractions? Check out the helpful links below!

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Don’t forget to make the most of your trip to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies by making a once in a lifetime memory. Go behind-the-scenes with trainers and biologists, or even check out Ripley’s African penguin artists in action with a Penguin Painting Experience!

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