Although it was under $20 for an adult ticket, it's not worth the time or money. There were some neat views of sharks, and you could pet stingrays, but there was no sea turtle like it said, and really it was pretty small. If you've never been to an aquarium it would be fun, but it's not where near as amazing as the TN aquarium or other aquariums I've been to.

It's rather small, but it's neat. It's set up to almost force you into a single path to see everything. Going through the shark tank was the longest part but it was cool to try and see all the different animals in the tank. It is worth the money. If you ask at the gift shop counter they will give you a stamp for free readmission all day.

Must-see! Tickets are just under $20 for adults, not sure about hand-stamping for readmission. Not the largest aquarium by any means, but one of the most accessible and family-friendly. Feedings/shows are on a regular schedule, and worth a pause in your tour to listen and observe. Oh, and be sure to stop by the horseshoe crab and ray pools. (Watch for splashing!) Some beautiful exhibits of sea creatures we otherwise would not have the pleasure of seeing, and plenty of room for visitors (located at Broadway at the Beach).

Ripley's Aquarium is at Broadway at the Beach. I walked through a cool special exhibit called "Titanic, Island of Life," which is an interactive and educational piece depicting the chronology of the events via various mediums including film, photos, written information, signs, illustrations, and even samples of debris from the vicinity of the ship. I stuck my hand in icy-cold 28-degree water, which was the temperature of the water on that ill-fated day. The aquarium also featured some hands on exhibitions; I touched horseshoe crabs, slippery stingrays, and Bonnet head sharks. I viewed all different types of marine life as I walked along the 330-foot underwater glidepath, including sea turtles and sharks (saw shark). The aquarium constantly has educational presentations and programs for children, including an interesting "Sleep with the Sharks" program, which is a sleepover at the aquarium. I passed by Ripley's Believe It or Not, which is in another area of town, but did not go in. The aquarium definitely looked like the better deal.

This was such a big surprise. I had been to other Ripley's attractions but this is very different and the best I have ever seen. What a wonderful place. The exhibits are beautiful and the layout is great. You move easily from one exhibit to another. We had just been to Sea World in Florida weeks before and Ripley's was more impressive when you compare similar exhibits. The tanks were massive. The exhibit that they call Dangerous Reef is a huge aquarium holding all types of sharks and eels and sea turtles. The visitors go through it via a tunnel so it is all around you. As you move through it you can view it from different perspectives so that you see all there is to see. The tunnel has a moving sidewalk as well as space to leisurely walk behind it. There is plenty of room for crowds. There are quite a few live shows running in different tanks for added interest. This is a must see for families, couples and singles alike.