Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Pints & Penguins – Adult-Only Sleepover at Ripley’s Aquarium Location: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Gatlinburg, TNTime: 7:30 PM – 8:30 AM (overnight experience)Tickets: Limited capacity – booking in advance recommended Sip, sleep, and swim with the penguins! Pints & Penguins is an adult-only overnight event at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, offering an intimate […]

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 […]

Sensory-Friendly Mornings & Nights at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Location: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Gatlinburg, TNDiscount: $3 off admission for families (mention “Sensory Nights” at the ticket window) Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies invites families to enjoy a quieter, more welcoming experience with their sensory-friendly events throughout the year. These special mornings and […]

Sensory-Friendly Mornings & Nights at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Location: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Gatlinburg, TNDiscount: $3 off admission for families (mention “Sensory Nights” at the ticket window) Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies invites families to enjoy a quieter, more welcoming experience with their sensory-friendly events throughout the year. These special mornings and […]

Ever wondered what happens in the aquarium after dark? Find out during Sleep With Sharks at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is an unforgettable overnight adventure inside Shark Lagoon! Guests will enjoy a fun-filled evening packed with activities before settling in for a one-of-a-kind sleepover surrounded by incredible marine life. Drift off to sleep as […]

Sensory-Friendly Mornings & Nights at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Location: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Gatlinburg, TNDiscount: $3 off admission for families (mention “Sensory Nights” at the ticket window) Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies invites families to enjoy a quieter, more welcoming experience with their sensory-friendly events throughout the year. These special mornings and […]

Experience Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies like never before during the Sips and Sharks Sleepover, an exclusive 21+ overnight adventure. Spend the evening exploring the aquarium after hours, enjoying delicious food and drinks, and falling asleep beneath the mesmerizing Shark Lagoon Tunnel surrounded by some of the ocean's most fascinating creatures. The evening begins with […]

Sensory-Friendly Mornings & Nights at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Location: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Gatlinburg, TNDiscount: $3 off admission for families (mention “Sensory Nights” at the ticket window) Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies invites families to enjoy a quieter, more welcoming experience with their sensory-friendly events throughout the year. These special mornings and […]

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 […]

Pints & Penguins – Adult-Only Sleepover at Ripley’s Aquarium Location: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Gatlinburg, TNTime: 7:30 PM – 8:30 AM (overnight experience)Tickets: Limited capacity – booking in advance recommended Sip, sleep, and swim with the penguins! Pints & Penguins is an adult-only overnight event at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, offering an intimate […]

Sensory-Friendly Mornings & Nights at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Location: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Gatlinburg, TNDiscount: $3 off admission for families (mention “Sensory Nights” at the ticket window) Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies invites families to enjoy a quieter, more welcoming experience with their sensory-friendly events throughout the year. These special mornings and […]