Start your morning with a one-of-a-kind breakfast experience at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies during Pancakes and Penguins. Enjoy early access to the aquarium before it opens to the public while dining alongside the aquarium’s playful African penguin colony.
Guests will savor a delicious hot breakfast in front of the Penguin Playhouse exhibit, then learn more about these incredible birds during an interactive Q&A with animal experts. You’ll also have the opportunity to take a photo with a penguin, receive a unique penguin-created painting, and spend the rest of the day exploring the aquarium with included admission.
Your Experience Includes
- Early admission to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
- Hot breakfast featuring pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, juice, and more
- Breakfast overlooking the Penguin Playhouse exhibit
- Photo opportunity with an African penguin
- Interactive Q&A with animal care experts
- A one-of-a-kind penguin painting
- Admission to the aquarium following breakfast
By attending Pancakes and Penguins, you’ll also be supporting Ripley’s ongoing conservation efforts through the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB), an internationally recognized organization dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating endangered seabirds.
Whether you’re a penguin enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable family experience in Gatlinburg, Pancakes and Penguins is the perfect way to start your day. Advance reservations are recommended, as space is limited.
Learn More – https://www.ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-aquarium-of-the-smokies/events/pancakes-and-penguins
