Ripley's Aquarium Tours

Ripley\'s Aquarium featuring marine life

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Get up-close tothousands of fascinating, sometimes dangerous, sea creatures at SouthCarolina’s most popular attraction.

Part of thefamily-oriented Broadway on the Beach complex,Ripley’s Aquarium is home to a diverse and colorful array of marine life. It’seasy to spend an afternoon here and a great choice on overcast days.

You’llsee fish of all shapes and sizes on display in several themed aquaticexhibitions. The biggest and most popular attraction is the Dangerous Reef.Travel through the underwater tunnel on a moving walkway. Experience the thrillof coming face-to-face with 13-foot (four-meter) long sand tiger sharks andother underwater predators. Don’t miss the ferocious-looking moray eel and theconstantly hungry tarpon “super predator.”

Another crowd pleaseris the Ray Bay, where scores of stingrays glide through the water. Getup-close-and-personal with these friendly giants at the shallow end of the tankwhere, alongside knowledgeable guides, you can pet the stingrays.

Catch the dive showsat various times each day to see trainers feed the stingrays and other friendlyfish. Watch out for the mermaids who sometimes make a special appearance.Ripley’sAquarium is home to the endangered sea turtle and other rare species, and doesa lot of conservation work. Find out more about all kinds of fascinating marinecreatures at the Discovery Center. Kids and adults alike will enjoy theinteractive exhibits and multimedia displays, including holding horseshoecrabs. If you want more educational experiences, the aquarium organizes expertlectures and special events throughout the year (included in the price ofaquarium admission).

Ripley’sAquarium is open 365 days a year. It’s just a short drive east from downtownMyrtle Beach and there is free parking in the adjacent lot. The Myrtle BeachConnector bus stops at the aquarium and other attractions in the downtown area.

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Verified traveler
Aug 6, 2019

This is a very good aquarium. Booked only and got a discount. The kids loved the mermaid show.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jul 30, 2019

Did not go on this trip, but went when my son was younger and it was awesome!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jul 10, 2019

This place is awe inspiring!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Apr 1, 2019

They seem to be under a lot of construction. There wasn't a whole lot to see.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Mar 30, 2019

$30 per person was not worth what we saw. Nice aquarium but small and overpriced.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Dec 27, 2018

Didn't go there

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