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Dive Into an Aquatic Adventure

Immerse yourself among thousands of awe-inspiring aquatic animals and get closer than ever before with interactive, hands-on experiences, unique animal encounters, and exciting events!

Parents Night Out Camp

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Breakfast with a Mermaid

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Fin & Tonic: co*cktail Class

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Sensory Friendly Hours

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Glass Bottom Boat Adventure

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Daily Schedule

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Penguin Encounter

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Sloth Encounter

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Stingray Experience

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VIP Penguin Experience

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Field Trips

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Oceanography Badge Workshop

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Marine Science Research Center Tour

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Scout Adventure

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Homeschool Families

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Host Your Event or Group

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Group Sleepovers

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Live Penguin Cam

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What's Inside

Explore Beneath the Surface

Navigate the galleries of the aquarium below and learn more about each species.

Navigate the galleries of the aquarium below and learn more about each species.

Rio Amazon

Step into one of the oldest living ecosystems on the planet to discover arapaima, piranhas, caimans, and more!

Meet the Species

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    Rio Amazon

    Step into one of the oldest living ecosystems on the planet to discover arapaima, piranhas, caimans, and more!

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    Ocean Wonders

    Be mesmerized by fish, camouflaged creatures, rare orange lobsters, and much more!

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    Tropical Rainforest

    Come face-to-face with amphibians like axolotl, iguanas, and other reptiles of the rainforest!

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    Friendship Flats

    Make a new friend and reach out to a ray as they glide through this tropical lagoon.

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    Planet Jellies

    Immerse yourself among hundreds of otherworldly jellies and experience their underwater planet like never before.

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    Penguin Playhouse

    Embrace your silly side and discover the playful personalities of endangered African penguins in this unique habitat.

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    Savage Seas

    Tales of adventure, myth, and ruin await! Find out what it takes to survive on the open waters amidst pirates, sea monsters, Mother Nature, and more!

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Discover the World of Ripley's Nearby

Check out nearby Ripley's attractions for more experiences you'll have to see to believe.

  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Myrtle Beach Get hands-on and have fun exploring hundreds of rare and unusual artifacts, incredible art, animal oddities, pop-culture memorabilia, interactive games, and stories of people and places you have to see to believe! Learn More
  • Ripley's Mirror Maze Myrtle Beach Find your way out or lose yourself in a reflective world of LED lights and never-ending mirrors that challenge your sense of perception, direction, and fun! Learn More
  • Ripley's Crazy Golf Myrtle Beach Put your skills to the test with selfie-worthy shots, 360-degree loops, and a hole that sends you swinging, all set indoors under the cover of epic, glowing lights. Learn More
  • Ripley's Illusion Lab Myrtle Beach Switchup your perspective, challenge your senses, and spark your curiosity through optical, photographic, and interactive illusions! Learn More
  • Ripley's Super Fun Zone Myrtle Beach Step into endless excitement and challenge yourself to arcade games for all ages! Learn More
  • Ripley's Haunted Adventure Myrtle Beach Scare yourself silly as live actors, special effects, and unexpected surprises keep you on your toes at this walk-through experience. Learn More

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Wonders You Must Sea to Believe

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Conserve. Educate. Inspire.

Our mission is to provide a world-class experience that fosters the conservation and research of our natural world through environmental education and exceptional animal care, inspiring and providing fun for visitors of all ages through immersive learning and unforgettable experiences.

Ripley’s Aquariums are committed to providing the highest standard of welfare for our animals, from routine veterinary care to numerous research and conservation initiatives on both a local and global level. We aim to foster a culture of sustainability that helps build a legacy of ecological stewardship and inspires the next generation of conservationists.

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Three Unique Locations

One Common Goal

Our mission is to provide a world-class experience that fosters the conservation and research of our natural world through environmental education and exceptional animal care, inspiring and providing fun for visitors of all ages through immersive learning and unforgettable experiences.

Conserve and Protect

Ripley’s Aquariums are committed to providing the highest standard of welfare for our animals, from routine veterinary care to numerous research and conservation initiatives on both a local and global level. We aim to foster a culture of sustainability that helps build a legacy of ecological stewardship and inspires the next generation of conservationists.

Marine Science Research Center

Connecting all three Ripley’s Aquariums is Ripley’s Marine Science Research Center, a state-of-the-art quarantine, rescue, and research facility that supports Ripley’s conservation efforts and advancements in the sustainability of species.

How Can You Help?

Our actions impact the world around us. Together, we can help preserve our planet for future generations.

Conserve Energy

Small changes can make a big impact on our environment. Share a ride. Turn off the lights. Bike to work.Plant a garden. Think about how everyday actions can save energy now.

Limit Plastics

Cutting down on sing-use plastics protects our natural world. Grab a cloth shopping bag. Pick up some paper straws. Opt for glass or steel containers. Refill soap dispensers from a bulk-sized jug. Try something new to help the planet.

Eat Smart

Making sustainable seafood choices protects our oceans and helps make sure we have a healthy food supply into the future. Read the labels. Ask great questions. Shop around. Join our conservation journey.We are a proud supporter and advocate of theOcean Wise Seafood program. Ocean Wise Seafood is a nonprofit conservation program created to empower consumers and businesses to make informed decisions about sustainable seafood and educate them on responsible aquaculture practices and issues facing the world’s fisheries. Ocean Wise works directly with partners to ensure they have the latest scientific information available regarding their seafood so they can make ocean-friendly buying decisions. The Ocean Wise symbol on menus and packaging enables customers to easily choose products that ensure the health of our oceans for generations to come.

Ripley’s Aquariums is proud to be a member of organizations like the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) , the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) , and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) . Accreditation is only granted to zoos and aquariums that meet the highest standards – proven leaders in the care and conservation of wildlife as well as education.

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