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Landmark: Ripley’s AquariumCity: Myrtle Beach
Country: USA South Carolina
Continent: North America
Ripley’s Aquarium, Myrtle Beach, USA South Carolina, North America
Overview
Broadway at the Beach is a popular destination for those seeking thrilling marine displays and interactive experiences, including Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
The attraction features large aquarium tanks, themed galleries, and hands-on experiences that are appealing to families, school groups, as well as marine life enthusiasts.History and Overview. The Ripley's Entertainment chain includes the aquarium, which was opened in 1997 and is dedicated to marine education and entertainment.
Visitors can experience the diverse range of sea creatures from all over the world through an interactive learning experience.
The attraction is a result of its design.Layout and Main Exhibits. The aquarium is partitioned into various themed areas:The most recognizable attraction is the Dangerous Reef, which showcases a 340-foot moving glidepath that leads visitors through opulent mazes of sharks, sawfish, and rays.
It is also a slow conveyor belt so you can see everything without any interruption from beneath the surface of the water.Brightly colored tropical reefs, including angelfish, clownfish and tangs are abundant in Rainbow Rock.The Ray Bay is a large tank exclusively for stingrays, featuring viewing windows and specialized touch capabilities for secure interaction.Exotic species from South America, such as piranhas and poison dart frogs, are showcased in the freshwater section of the Rio Amazon.A stunning exhibition of jellyfish encircled by changing colored lights.The indoor rainforest area known as Sloth Valley is characterized by its tropical environment and houses two-toed sloths, birds, and reptiles.Interactive and Special Experiences.Gentle touch with horseshoe crabs, rays and some invertebrates in Touch Tanks.A glass bottom boat trip that provides a view of the Dangerous Reef tank from the ground.
Click here for more information.Divers schedule daily feeding shows and times to allow visitors to watch sharks and rays feed while learning about the process.Guided experiences ranging from Behind-the-Scenes Tours take guests on tours limited to staff rooms where they can learn about marine animal care and the working of their tanks.The aquarium offers sleepover programs where participants are surrounded by marine life and spend the night.Educational Focus. Ripley's Aquarium is committed to marine conservation, running school programs, summer camps and talks in public about ocean ecosystems and environmental issues.
A multitude of displays emphasize the significance of sustainable fishing and the preservation of endangered species.Facilities and Services. With a café for snacks and drinks and an indoor climate control zone, the building has been converted into marine-themed gift shop.
Wheelchair access is available throughout.Visitor Tips.The quietness of early morning visits is greater outside peak tourist months.The moving walkway in Dangerous Reef can be stepped off for those who want to watch from the edge and stand.Stack up your day with other Broadway at the Beach experiences.
The attraction features large aquarium tanks, themed galleries, and hands-on experiences that are appealing to families, school groups, as well as marine life enthusiasts.History and Overview. The Ripley's Entertainment chain includes the aquarium, which was opened in 1997 and is dedicated to marine education and entertainment.
Visitors can experience the diverse range of sea creatures from all over the world through an interactive learning experience.
The attraction is a result of its design.Layout and Main Exhibits. The aquarium is partitioned into various themed areas:The most recognizable attraction is the Dangerous Reef, which showcases a 340-foot moving glidepath that leads visitors through opulent mazes of sharks, sawfish, and rays.
It is also a slow conveyor belt so you can see everything without any interruption from beneath the surface of the water.Brightly colored tropical reefs, including angelfish, clownfish and tangs are abundant in Rainbow Rock.The Ray Bay is a large tank exclusively for stingrays, featuring viewing windows and specialized touch capabilities for secure interaction.Exotic species from South America, such as piranhas and poison dart frogs, are showcased in the freshwater section of the Rio Amazon.A stunning exhibition of jellyfish encircled by changing colored lights.The indoor rainforest area known as Sloth Valley is characterized by its tropical environment and houses two-toed sloths, birds, and reptiles.Interactive and Special Experiences.Gentle touch with horseshoe crabs, rays and some invertebrates in Touch Tanks.A glass bottom boat trip that provides a view of the Dangerous Reef tank from the ground.
Click here for more information.Divers schedule daily feeding shows and times to allow visitors to watch sharks and rays feed while learning about the process.Guided experiences ranging from Behind-the-Scenes Tours take guests on tours limited to staff rooms where they can learn about marine animal care and the working of their tanks.The aquarium offers sleepover programs where participants are surrounded by marine life and spend the night.Educational Focus. Ripley's Aquarium is committed to marine conservation, running school programs, summer camps and talks in public about ocean ecosystems and environmental issues.
A multitude of displays emphasize the significance of sustainable fishing and the preservation of endangered species.Facilities and Services. With a café for snacks and drinks and an indoor climate control zone, the building has been converted into marine-themed gift shop.
Wheelchair access is available throughout.Visitor Tips.The quietness of early morning visits is greater outside peak tourist months.The moving walkway in Dangerous Reef can be stepped off for those who want to watch from the edge and stand.Stack up your day with other Broadway at the Beach experiences.
