GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — While there are hundreds of tourist attractions in Gatlinburg, the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is among the biggest. It first opened its doors in 2000 and has become ...

Two aquariums in Tennessee have been named among the best in the nation. The Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies ranked second only to the Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri in USA’s ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Ripley’s Aquarium in the Smokies hosts Sensory Friendly Nights! The aquarium has earned Champion status through CAN (Champion Autism Network). CAN is awarded to ...

Despite being hundreds of miles from the ocean, East Tennessee is actually home to two of the best aquariums in the country. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg and Tennessee Aquarium in ...

Amy Lynn takes us to Gatlinburg for a visit to the popular Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. She talks with Chuck Winstead about some upcoming activities and events. To plan your visit, check out ...

Update on 6:30 a.m. Tuesday: Tennessee Ripley Attractions General Manager Ryan DeSear said he wasn't sure if flames reached Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. DeSear said the aquarium's live web camera ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — You’ll hear tales of missing teeth and forbidden passion, a perfect match and some fish-flippin’ action. It’s not exactly “The Love Boat.” But for Daniel and Brittany Walden, ...

What better way to celebrate World Penguin Day than with a couple of new baby penguins? Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies introduced brothers Benny Hill, born on February 17, and Falkor, born on ...

Another rare lobster has been saved from becoming someone's dinner. Staff at a Red Lobster restaurant in Meridian, Mississippi, recently found an orange lobster among its shellfish — and contacted ...

are being threatened by wildfires that have destroyed hotels, homes and businesses. But the aquarium, which houses more than 10,500 animals, is still standing, Ryan DeSear, Tennessee Ripley ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is celebrating 25 years in Gatlinburg, marking a quarter-century of bringing ocean sights and sounds to the mountains. The aquarium moved to ...