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Home / Blog / Things to Do / 5 Live Shows That You Have to See at Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg TN

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5 Live Shows That You Have to See at Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg TN

Jan. 30, 2019

While Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is well known for their captivating sea life exhibits, they also have a wonderful selection of live shows for your entertainment! This is a unique opportunity to view animal feedings, learn more about the ocean and watch divers as they interact with sharks! Here are 5 live shows that you have to see at Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg TN:

1. Shark Lagoon Dive Show

The Shark Lagoon is the largest exhibit at Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg TN and features a 340 foot long glidepath through an underwater tunnel. During your journey, you will come face to face with snappers, tarpons, stingrays, a great sea turtle and very large sharks! The Shark Lagoon Dive Show is a fascinating chance to see divers interact with giant predators and other exotic sea creatures as they clean and maintain this incredible exhibit! This event only takes place once every morning, so be sure to arrive early to catch the divers in action!

2. Marine Science Showgiant turtle skeleton in ripley's

Whether you are interested in becoming a marine biologist or simply curious about the world’s aquatic creatures, you will enjoy the Marine Science Show at Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg TN! Sit back and relax as you learn more about the ocean and the amazing animals that call the ocean their home. While enjoying this educational experience, don’t hesitate to ask any questions that you might have about marine life!

3. Coral Reef Dive Show

Another popular exhibit at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is the Coral Reef, where you can view many beautiful fish of the deep sea including Clown Triggerfish, Regal Blue Tang, Foxface Rabbitfish, Butterflyfish, Sohal Tang and Clownfish. There are dive shows that occur regularly in this tank throughout the day, so don’t miss the opportunity to discover the world of coral reefs and see a live feeding!

4. Stingray Bay Dive Show

If you are a fan of stingrays, you will be thrilled to know that Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg TN has a Stingray Bay where you can get up close with these amazing creatures! While stingrays spend most of their lives buried in sand to hide themselves with predators, they love being in the spotlight at Ripley’s Aquarium! At the shallow end of the tank, you can actually touch the stingrays as they gently float past your hand. Be sure to check out the Stingray Bay Dive Show where you can watch the stingrays eat out of the hands of the aquarium’s divers!

Ripleys Penguins Playhouse5. Penguin Feeding Show

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies features the world’s best penguin exhibit where you can view penguins from both above AND below the water! Experience an up-close encounter with a penguin as you crawl through underwater tunnels and pop right up onto the penguins’ private beach! The Penguin Feeding live show is a rare chance to observe the colony of African penguins as they are fed from one of the Aquarium’s keepers! You can also learn about the challenges faced by these adorable animals in today’s environment.

Check out our coupons for Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg TN today to experience these exciting live shows during your Smoky Mountain vacation! Don’t forget to browse all of our other coupons too for huge savings in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge!

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