description Ripley's Aquarium of Gatlinburg Overview
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is a public aquarium located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, that opened in 1997 as part of the Ripley Entertainment franchise. The facility features a 1.4 million gallon shark lagoon navigated by a 340-foot moving glidepath, allowing visitors to observe marine life swimming overhead. It exhibits thousands of aquatic animals across multiple themed galleries, including a tropical rainforest habitat and a penguin enclosure.
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Where is Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies located?
The aquarium is located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, right in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. It is operated as part of the global Ripley Entertainment franchise.
When did Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg open?
The facility first opened its doors to the public in 1997. It has since become one of the most visited attractions in the state of Tennessee.
How big is the shark lagoon at Ripley's Aquarium of Gatlinburg?
The shark lagoon holds an impressive 1.4 million gallons of water. Visitors can view the marine life inside via a 340-foot moving glidepath tunnel.
What is the moving glidepath at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies?
It is a 340-foot moving sidewalk that carries visitors through a transparent tunnel underwater. This path allows guests to observe sharks, sea turtles, and fish swimming above and around them in the 1.4-million-gallon tank.
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