Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is a public aquarium within the Broadway at the Beach entertainment complex in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The building houses multiple themed galleries with marine and freshwater animals from different regions, including transparent underwater tunnels through large tanks.

The facility opened its doors and joined the growing entertainment offerings along the coastal region. Over the years, it expanded its collection and added new exhibit areas to present more species.

The name references a worldwide network of entertainment facilities that combine scientific content with family experiences. Visitors can touch stingrays in shallow pools and experience direct contact with gentle ocean inhabitants.

The best time to arrive is early in the morning or late in the afternoon when fewer families are present. The walkways are level and designed for wheelchair access, making all areas easy to reach.

A special tank displays living jellyfish whose translucent bodies float in changing light and create hypnotic movements. These animals have neither brain nor heart and have drifted through the oceans for hundreds of millions of years.

Address: 1110 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-20:00

Phone: +18439160888

Website: https://ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-aquarium-of-myrtle-beach

GPS coordinates: 33.71571,-78.87776

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28