The state-of-the-art Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, features a fascinating 1.4-million-gallon aquarium that is home to more than 8,000 exotic sea creatures, including giant Japanese Spider Crabs and dangerous Red Bellied Piranhas. Take an incredible journey through the world's longest underwater aquarium tunnel on a 340-foot glide path and view deadly 11-foot-long sharks, as well as moray eels and stingrays. Explore marine life 7 miles down at the new ABYSS attraction, which contains more than 40 fascinating interactive exhibits. View other exciting exhibits such as Tropical Rain Forest, Coral Reef, Shark Lagoon, Discovery Center, Gallery of the Seas and Touch-A-Ray Bay. Ripley's Aquarium includes an all-you-can-eat lunch or dinner buffet, and the Cargo Hold Gift Shop for one-of-a-kind souvenirs. Open 365 days a year, Ripley’s Aquarium is located on the Parkway at Traffic Light #5 in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee.