Ripley's Aquarium

Ripley's Aquarium is a aquarium Myrtle Beach located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (800) 734-8888

  • Website

    myrtlebeach.ripleyaquariums.com

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  • Type

    Aquarium

Address

1110 Celebrity Cir Myrtle Beach , SC 29577 United States

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Comments / 138


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Mary

Great place for kids and adults alike! Even the really little ones enjoyed themselves! A good time was had by all. We'll definitely be going back again and again, as the grandkids grow up!

Reiggin Hilderbrand

Pricey and really only about an hours worth of exhibits to see. Good exhibits , though. The staff was friendly as well . The Atlanta Aquarium was a much better experience (larger, easier to navigate).

Sally Park

Awesome place to take the kids. My niece and nephew loved the colorful fish exhibits , especially the ray/shark tank from underneath the interactive area. It's a must for every family.

Richard Revilla

A bit pricey but a great set up and the exhibits are very good. The shark walk through was surprisingly well done.

Thomas Oakes Jr

Very fun place to see animals that you would not usually get see, even can touch a few! Gets crowded during the busy season later on in the day so plan on getting there around the time they open.

Krystal Miller

Really beautiful exhibits . You can learn a bunch if you can manage to read info signs through the crowds. Was worth every penny! I'd recommend buying your tickets online for a discount though.

Allie King

Was amazing. Got there @9 on Valentine's and made it through the whole aquarium in 1 hour, didn't deal with lines until we went back that afternoon to see the mermaid show it was packed Show is 4 kids

Jay Baker

Very good laid out Aquarium . Educational and only one of the very few bright spots to visit if you're in MB.

Matt

Pretty pricy and very crowded but it was fun, clears out a little further from the front. Best part was the Jetsons moving floor through the tanks. Definitely touristy .

Emily Rigsby

The mermaid shows run every couple hours and are followed by a meet & greet where you can ask the mermaids questions and take photos. Such a magical experience for my 3 year old.

Gabrielle Melton

The shark tunnel is fantastic! Looks like they are under construction to add penguins but it was still a fun trip.

Brandon Cain

Best part is the shark tunnel ! There is also a place to touch sting rays. Go during the day while it's the warmest outside to cool off!

Alexis Tai

Great interactive exhibits for all ages. There is also a candy section located in the gift shop . It carries a lot of old fan favorites.

Katie Cole

Awesome place for all ages! Reasonably priced! Can find discount tickets everywhere. The turtle was my favorite!

Mike Robinson

The shark tunnel was awesome... definitely worth it (although it was very crowded )

Wanna See It All

Good aquarium , it can be busy during the summer which is expected. Best to go during day when everyone is at the beach . Each spring they add a new exhibit

Lynn Morton

Recommend discount tickets . It's expensive for how quickly you get through it. The gift shop is extremely affordable in comparison to most zoos/aquariums.

Mike McSwain

Teachers/Educators get in free with a pay check stub or I.D.! Just go to Guest Relations and show them and they will give you free tickets! :-)

Rebecca Brandis

Great place. Love the conveyor belt through the shark tunnel . Keeps everyone moving so everyone can see everything

viola garcia

If you have family and friends that visit, get the annual pass. It saves $ and you get to hang out, peacefully while your guests enjoy it for the 1st time. I got my $'s worth.

Bethany Marshall

Love the new SWARM exhibit ! Go after 5p they are open until 10p and crowds are at supper!

Matt Lenderman

Don't buy tickets outside, walk inside at the desk on the right and say you were trying to buy online on your phone & they will price-match the online price so you can save a few bucks.

Tanya Giaimo

Good shark and stingray exhibit . There's only one sea turtle and it's pretty big. If they're feeding the sharks, she's taken out of the tank. Otherwise she will hide in the dark part of the tank.

Ashley Miller

Smaller then expected, but still a great place to come see. The shark tunnel was awesome.

Jennifer Seifi

Soooo worth it to do the snorkeling with the stingrays . Never met such a caring staff . I love this aquarium even if it is a little on the small side.

Candace Crehan

My kids loved it especially the fish that eat your skin! It's a cool fun family oriented place

Kicks

Make sure you take a ride (or two) on the moving sidewalk through the actual aquarium , and check out their demos and hands-on tank!

Carly Wentz

Make sure to visit the touch tanks and watch a Mermaid show ! You can also add a Behind the Scenes tour for only $5.99!

Donnell Oliver

Perfect science lesson for the kids. Returning to school in days this is a healthy jumpstart.

Steve Mack

Small aquarium but entertaining. Lots of things to see and touch for the kids. 40 bucks for 2 adults with coupon.

Brennan

Great shark viewing . Can pet small sharks and stingray . Sea turtles can be seen

Kay Ward

Had the best time petting the sharks and crabs ad sting rays! Swimming with the rays is awesome I recommend it!

Lulu Ram

Great for the kids. LOVE the tube!! Wish I could have done the mermaid salon with the little one. Next time!

Mike Dyer

Awesome place to visit, especially for the kids!!!

Allison Foote

I loved the sharks!! I wish I knew that they only did mermaid shows on the weekends right now.

Robin Roberts

go to the tourist welcome office at broadway first and they will give you discounted tickets to the aquarium locals are half off with local drivers license

Victoria Tindal

Great place and great places to walk around the surrounding area.

???? Robin ????

Not the best aquarium I've ever been to, but good for a rainy day activity. Skip the glass bottom boat tour . The guides are good, but the tour isn't worth paying extra.

Jim Remington

Military members you get a deep discount . Be sure to ask for it!

Chris Koller

Pay $22 a person, do some ooh's and aah's for about 30 minutes and then be disappointed as it just ends abruptly. Spend a quarter to feed the carp on the bridge instead...

Cherelle Cureton

It has a lot of different attractions to see?

Skip MacKenna, PMP active

Great place to visit associated with Believe it or not. Hold sharks and horseshoe crabs . My daughter works here.

Tiffany Earnhardt

Great place to go, but get there early. Gets crowded fast and people are very rude.

Alan Bruce

Really have to do the walk way tunnel through the sharks! But you will have to look really hard for the green sea turtle . I couldn't find him.

Mark Hendrix

Smaller than some of the other Ripley 's...but adding a large jellyfish tank/attraction in summer 2015

Sarah Staker

The shark tunnel is amazing

Derick Gray

The walk/ride through shark tank aquarium is awesome!

Raheem Goolsby

Awesome one of the best I've been to hands down

Danielle

Was nice to visit... Big fish and loved sharks and putting my hands in water with fish :-))

Reed D

Great for kids. Go early to avoid the long lines

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