
Ripley’s is home school family friendly!
All Gatlinburg Ripley’s Attractions offer a home school rate. To receive the home school rate you must present a home school group membership card or an attendance record for each student. The home school rate is valid for the home school student(s) and accompanying parent(s). In addition to the home school rate, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies offers a monthly program designed for home schoolers.
Dates and Topics
- September 9, 2009 — Biodiversity and Conservation
- October 14, 2009 — Lethal Weapons
- November 11, 2009 — Marine Mammals
- December 9, 2009 — Plankton and Currents
- January 13, 2010 — Down in the Deep
- February 10, 2010 — Life at the Poles
- March 10, 2010 — Funky Fish
- April 14, 2010 — Earth Day
- May 12, 2010 — Solar Systems, Stars and Weather
Program Times
Grades K-3: 1:30pm
Grades 4-8: 2:30pm
Cost
- Children (grades K-8) - $9 plus tax
- Children (pre K) - $4.99 plus tax
- Children (under 2) - free
- Adults – $7.00 plus tax
More Information & Reservations
Advance reservations are required for all programs. Families with annual passes may attend programs for $5.00 plus tax.
To make reservations, call 888.240.1358 ext. 2142 or email education@ripleys.com.


