The aquarium moved to Gatlinburg in December 1999 and has since become a cornerstone of the city’s tourism industry.

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 ...

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 ...

Gatlinburg Mayor Mike Werner read a proclamation from the city recognizing and commending Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies on its 25th anniversary, and encouraged all citizens and visitors to join in ...