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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.

11/07/2025

SEA what our STEAM Camp is all about on July 28th!

This week-long adventure blends creativity and curiosity as campers explore the aquarium, tackle hands-on activities, and wrap up with a Stingray Experience! Plus, lunch is included every day.

Sign up today and make this summer a deep dive into discovery. 👉 https://bit.ly/3Sb2a0r

10/07/2025

On Croatian beaches, trained dogs work alongside lifeguards to ensure swimmer safety with their water rescue skills.

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

09/07/2025

Because everyone deserves to feel welcome under the sea.

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is proud to be a Certified Autism Center, offering sensory-friendly events designed to make every guest feel welcome.

Enjoy the wonders of the ocean in a calming, music-free environment with adjusted lighting and quiet spaces available throughout your visit. Whether you need a break or just prefer a quieter experience, our aquarium is here to meet you where you are.

Get your tickets here 👉 https://bit.ly/3RflmcS

08/07/2025

Riptide is on the move! 🏃

Riptide, the leatherback sea turtle we are sponsoring in the Sea Turtle Conservancy's Tour de Turtles, has traveled over 1,167 miles since leaving Panama back in May. Currently, she's off the coast of Jamaica, soaking up the sun. ☀️

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

07/07/2025

Shake up your summer under the sea! 🍸

Join us under the sea on July 12 for our next Fin & Tonic cocktail class, a Summer Shell-ebration like no other at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach!

You’ll craft three ocean-inspired drinks with guidance from a Cape Fear Distillery expert, all while indulging in tasty tapas like Bloody Mary soup, vodka-infused butter baguettes, and boozy desserts.

Spots are limited, so swim fast! Grab your tickets now and sip your way through this one-of-a-kind underwater evening. 👉 https://bit.ly/464xFRK

06/07/2025

FIN-fluencer status: unlocked. 🔓

Do you want to be a star of the sea? Send us your SHELL-fies and you could be featured next!

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

03/07/2025

SEAS the day and join us for Breakfast with a Mermaid! 🧜‍♀️

Start your day under the sea with our magical mermaids before the aquarium opens to the public! Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast, dance your tail off at our mermaid dance party, and learn their secret mermaid language.

Plus, don’t swim off without snapping a shell-fie, grabbing your souvenir photo, and collecting a special mermaid gift to remember the day!

Make waves and get your tickets now! 👉 https://bit.ly/3FHb8iZ

01/07/2025

COMING SOON! — Goldfish Realms Opens July 16 at Ripley’s Aquarium! ✨🎉
🐟💫 A goldfish exhibit like you’ve never seen before!

Get ready, Myrtle Beach! This summer, Ripley’s Aquarium is flipping the fishbowl upside down with our brand-new immersive gallery: Goldfish Realms, officially opening July 16! 🧡🌊

🎈🎉 And to celebrate, we're throwing a Party on the Plaza from 10AM–1PM on opening day!
Come for the goldfish, stay for the fun — with live entertainment, music, giveaways, and more!

💥 Inside Goldfish Realms:
🔸 Rare & exotic goldfish + elegant koi
🔸 Interactive features for curious minds
🔸 Glowing art and whimsical design
🔸 Family-friendly fun + selfie-worthy surprises 📸

🐠 Think you know goldfish? Think again. These aren’t your average bowl buddies — this is underwater enchantment with a Ripley’s twist!

📍 Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
📅 Opens July 16
🎊 Party on the Plaza: 10AM–1PM
📷 Don’t forget to tag us in your photos!

Visit Ripley’s aquarium of Myrtle Beach and explore thousands of aquatic animals, interactive experiences, animal encounters, and exciting events. Buy tickets today.

27/06/2025

🦈 Have YOU seen the Hammerheads yet?! 🦈

Come face-to-fin with the ONLY Hammerhead Sharks on display in the Carolinas — only at our Dangerous Reef! 💥

It’s an underwater thrill ride where you’ll glide through a tunnel surrounded by Hammerhead Sharks, Sandtigers, Giant Groupers, and even Gabby the Sea Turtle! 🐢

📸 Bring your sense of adventure (and your camera) — this is one experience you’ll never forget!

Dive in today — the Hammerheads are waiting! 🌊 https://www.ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-aquarium-of-myrtle-beach/events/hammerhead-sharks

26/06/2025

Swim down to the Ripley's Believe It or Not! to see the fabulous Princess Etch in action! She's creating FREE portraits until 5pm today!

24/06/2025

Something out of this realm is coming to Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach...
Get ready to explore a brand-new gallery that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen.. Think golden creatures, cosmic vibes, and a whole new way to experience the wonders of the water.
Stay tuned — the countdown has begun!

24/06/2025

🚨 Myrtle Beach — are you ready?! 🚨

Oddy the Ripley’s Cyber Truck is BACK and turning heads! 🔥

Come check out this one-of-a-kind, mind-blowing ride — here for a limited time only! Catch Oddy at:
🦈 Ripley’s Aquarium | Fri & Sat June 27th | 12PM–4PM
🤯 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! | Fri & Sat June 28th | 7PM–8PM

🎁 FREE giveaways, take your photo and jaw-dropping fun await! Don’t miss your chance to meet Oddy — only at Ripley’s!

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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

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+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.