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The o-fish-al Facebook of Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach! Ripley’s Aquarium is South Carolina’s "Most Visited Attraction," located on 29th Avenue.

North at Broadway at the Beach! Enjoy an 87,000-square foot attraction featuring thousands of marine animals. Come face-to-face with one of the largest collections of giant sharks on the East Coast as you ride along a 330-ft underwater moving glidepath. Ripley’s Aquarium also features hourly dive shows and a stingray petting area. Sign up to “Swim with the Stingrays” or explore a Behind the Scenes

tour. Check out Ripley’s Aquarium’s Adventure Day Camps for an opportunity to drop off the kids for kids-only activities including crafts, games and fun! NEW for 2017 – Glass Bottom Boat Adventure and PLANET JELLIES.

15/08/2025

🎉 Happy 12th Birthday, Lucy! 🎉

Our sporty girl is celebrating her big day! With her big, bright eyes, Lucy is a pro at spotting and snatching food from the water. When she’s not perfecting her catching skills, she’s usually chilling with her mate, Handsel.

Help us wish this talented penguin a FIN-tastic birthday in the comments! 👇

15/08/2025

Scientists have created the first gene-edited spiders that spin red fluorescent silk.

Catch our daily cartoon here👇 https://bit.ly/3Jm8q40

14/08/2025

Why did New York dump 2,500 subway cars into the ocean?

Nope, it’s not pollution—it’s part of a surprising plan to save our coral reefs. From decommissioned warships to cremated remains turned into reef cement, scientists are going all-in on artificial reefs, and they might just be working.

Dive into the story of sunken subway cars, underwater graveyards, and the wild science behind coral restoration. 👇

Is it possible to give old things new life? Can broken, destroyed, and wrecked items provide a new home for millions? What good is it to purposely sink 2,500 old New York City subway cars into the ocean? When it comes to coral reef restoration, the word “upcycle” has a whole new meaning.

13/08/2025

Calling all school staff: Ripley’s wants to say THANK YOU!

From September 5–7, 2025, public and private school teachers from ANY state can enjoy FREE admission to Ripley's Myrtle Beach’s attractions—plus bring up to four guests at 50% off!

Just bring your valid teacher ID or paystub to the ticket counter to redeem—no reservations needed!

13/08/2025

X marks the spot for the coolest camp in Myrtle Beach! 🏴‍☠️

At Pirates & Mermaids Camp, campers will dive into underwater magic with mermaid encounters, an aquarium-wide treasure hunt, and the chance to become their favorite sea legends.

Claim your camper’s spot before it’s lost to the deep! 👉 https://bit.ly/3H4tScL

12/08/2025

Riptide is in third place in Tour de Turtles!

Follow her journey here! 👉 https://tourdeturtles.org/turtlemap/?id=427

Showing some love to our leatherback ladies today! The Leatherback Tour de Turtles kicked off earlier this summer on World Sea Turtle Day and these mommas have been putting in some serious miles! All 10 turtles were satellite-tagged and released from Panama and have cumulatively traveled more than 23,000 miles since May!! Who are you cheering for? See a list of our competitors below and track them all at www.tourdeturtles.org

Cuperina III 3️⃣
Turt Reynolds 🤠
Riptide 🌊
Crush 🐢
Buddy 🐾
Sol 🌞
Pebbles 🪨
Honu 🤙
Seayoncé 🎤
Tingum 🌴

11/08/2025

EYE spy a googly-eyed friend! 👀

The Telescope Goldfish is famous for its large, protruding eyes that give it a one-of-a-kind look. First bred in China in the early 1700s, these fancy goldfish are admired for their dramatic appearance and graceful swimming. While their eyes might make them look wide-eyed with wonder, they actually have poor vision and prefer calm, peaceful habitats.

SEA this incredible fish up close at our newest gallery, Goldfish Realms! 👉 https://bit.ly/3RflmcS

10/08/2025

We can't RAY-sist a good Ray Bay photoshoot. 📸

Send us your favorite aquarium photos for a chance to be featured!

📸: aspenrbo
Share your photos with us 👉 https://bit.ly/4exaD6I

09/08/2025

Gus, the emperor penguin, swam over 2,200 miles from Antarctica to Australia.

Catch our daily cartoon here👇 https://bit.ly/3DkmZST

08/08/2025

Ready for a JAW-some summer adventure? 🦈

At our Sharks & Rays Camp, young ocean lovers will explore the wild world of sharks and stingrays through hands-on feedings, interactive crafts, and a thrilling ride on our Glass Bottom Boat right over our biggest shark exhibit!

Spots fill fast, secure your camper’s adventure today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4dKcS89

06/08/2025

When the sun sets, the real adventure begins! 🌙

Summer Night Swim Camp is your all-access pass to an after-dark aquarium adventure. You'll dive into hands-on animal encounters, enjoy dinner with new friends, and more!

Make this summer unforgettable—reserve your camper’s spot now! 👉 https://bit.ly/3FazbH9

06/08/2025

Riptide is making waves!

Riptide, the leatherback sea turtle we are sponsoring in the Sea Turtle Conservancy's Tour de Turtles, has now traveled over 2,273 miles since leaving Panama back in May! She’s currently swimming around near Bermuda, enjoying her nomadic life. ☀️

Follow Riptide's journey here! 👉 https://tourdeturtles.org/turtlemap/?id=427

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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 22:00
Thursday	09:00 - 22:00
Friday	09:00 - 22:00
Saturday	09:00 - 22:00
Sunday	09:00 - 22:00

Telephone

+18439160888

Website

https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/myrtlebeach/

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Come explore!

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach invites you to Come Explore! In 2020 the Aquarium is opening the largest expansion in its history with the addition of Penguin Playhouse featuring South African Penguins and a new World Ocean’s exhibit that houses brand-new species. Explore over 14,000 fish on display and get in on the action with interactive experiences - you can pet a jellyfish, stingray or bamboo shark, hold a horseshoe crab and enjoy hourly dive shows. There are even VIP experiences including Glass Bottom Boat Adventure, Swim with the Rays and Penguin Encounters that are available too. The highlight of any visit is Ripley’s 750,000 gallon “Dangerous Reef” where you ride our 330’ glidepath through the Shark Tunnel and come face-to-face with huge, deadly sharks, 11’ sawfish and Gabby the Green Sea Turtle! Located at Myrtle Beach’s premiere entertainment, dining and shopping complex, “Broadway At The Beach,” the Aquarium offers hours of family fun 365 days a year.