Dive into Fun at the Gatlinburg Aquarium

For your Gatlinburg vacation, the entire family can enjoy a relaxing day at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. From vibrantly-colored fish to 12-foot sharks and everything in between, the aquarium in Gatlinburg has all of the sea creatures you can imagine!

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies received TripAdvisor’s 2013 Certificate of Excellence Award based on the outstanding reviews of visitors. The visitors have raved about the awesome dive shows and interesting exhibits that can be seen throughout the aquarium.

It comes as no surprise that the dive shows are very popular for families visiting the Gatlinburg attraction. Every hour, divers can be seen at different tanks in the aquarium. During the dive shows, there is usually an expert will be talking and discussing the dive. There will always be staff there to answer questions about the dive, too!

When families watch the Shark Lagoon Dive, they will experience divers interacting in the largest exhibit at the aquarium. There is a Penguin Feeding dive that shows families the feeding process of the penguins in the exhibit! A favorite is the Coral Reef Dive because of the colorful fish that swim throughout the tank. Lastly, the Stingray Bay Dive is perfect for families that want to see stingrays being fed from the hands of the divers! For a complete schedule of dive shows at this Gatlinburg attraction, you can click here.

Spending the day at the aquarium can be tiring, so you will be happy to relax in one of Stony Brook Lodging’s fully equipped Gatlinburg cabins. When you stay with Stony Brook Lodging, you will be stepping into your home away from home with stunning views of the mountains and and a relaxing cabin atmosphere. To book your stay, give us a call at (866) 742-0078 to speak with one of our friendly reservationists.