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 ...

Have you ever dreamed of having a sleepover with tuxedo-clad penguins? If so, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is ready to make those dreams come true with their Pints and ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn — Nestled in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains lies a world few expect to find in Appalachia. Behind glass tunnels and beneath shimmering surfaces, thousands of sea creatures ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A black bear was caught on camera roaming around Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg late Monday night. WATE’s Ken Weathers spotted the bear on one of our weather cameras. The ...

(WBIR-Gatlinburg, Tenn.) Santa deserves a vacation every chance he gets. The world's most jolly elf is currently enjoying a break at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg. "A lot of people ...

Last Saturday was a really nice day. Thank goodness no storms. I am growing increasingly weary of all the cloudy weather with rain and often severe thunderstorms. I find them depressing as well as ...

Chuck Winstead with Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, gets us ready for Trick-or-Treat Kick-Off at the Aquarium, Boo at the Barnyard at Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini-Golf, and Fright Night’s at ...

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 ...

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 ...