During the summer, the best time to visit, you can cruise through the city and enjoy all the sights to see. One of the best options available is the only aquarium in the town, Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach. These aquariums are always the ones full of surprises and entertainment you can’t find anywhere else.
Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
Aquariums have never been a better experience than the Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach. With two levels to explore, there is so much to learn and experience. Let’s do a deep dive into what there is to know about this aquarium.
Upper Level
Lower Level
Rainbow Rock- Don’t worry. When it comes to fish, this aquarium also has you covered. Every color of the rainbow exists down under, beneath the glimmering waters of the ocean. From clown triggerfish to the regal blue tang, there are many rainbow fish to uncover in the Rainbow Rock exhibit.Dangerous Reef- Danger beckons within the Dangerous Reef- spot the ocean’s deadliest predators, along with a wonderful variety of animals. There is an acrylic tunnel that swirls around to showcase the variety of animals like tarpons, snappers, green sea turtles, sawfish, and of course, sharks.Living Gallery- This gallery is considered to hold nature’s artwork, including animals like the Pacific giant octopus, sea anemones, living corals, jellies, and weedy sea dragons. These animals reveal the complexity and beauty of living creatures and how nature truly has so much to offer.Ray Bay- Get to know the stingrays up close and personal in Ray Bay, where you can swim with the rays and make a new best friend. Divers can swim in close and even hand feed the sting rays, who revel in the attention people can give them. When in the wild, sting rays bury themselves away in the sand, but that’s not the case here. In this aquarium, they are far more social.Systems Control- 1.4 million gallons of water are used to keep this aquarium going and the animals comfortable and happy. You can rest assured that there is nothing to worry about with over 1,000,000 feet of electrical wiring and a filtration system that can filter 11,664,000 gallons of water every 24 hours.
Other Experiences to Enjoy
Virtual Tours- You don’t have to worry about getting out of bed when you can take a virtual tour from the comfort of your home. A live educator will narrate pre-filmed footage of the aquarium and answer any questions you may have concerning the content. Having a live educator is a plus you don’t get just from walking around the aquarium, so you can feel special knowing it’s just for you on a virtual tour.Penguin Encounters- As mentioned earlier, penguin encounters are just another treat offered at the aquarium. You can offer a treat to a fun little guy while posing for a quick photo. You can touch a penguin and even help one paint a work of art.Stingray Experience- Swim with a stingray and get to know them personally. You can even feed them straight out of your hand.Mermaid Photo Cove- Explore the Mermaid Cove and have your picture taken with a professional mermaid in various colorful outfits. The mermaids love taking their time for a photo opportunity with a guest; they’re very vain.Glass Bottom Boat Adventure- This Glass Bottom Boat Adventure is the first of its kind in North America. You ride in a boat with a three-inch-thick glass bottom, peer into the depths below and experience the wildlife like never before. Gliding around the Dangerous Reef, sharks, sea turtles, and sawfish can be seen. The sharks here are sand tiger sharks and nurse sharks. There are more than 8,500 fish to spot and learn about on your boat ride.
