
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 15, 2010 - The Water Story
- October 20, 2010 – Watershed Protection
- November 17, 2010 – Discover Groundwater & Springs
- December 15, 2010 - Celebrate Wetlands
- January 19, 2011 – Discover Bays & Estuaries
- February 16, 2011 – Explore Oceans
- March 16, 2011 – Discover Coral Reefs
- April 20, 2011 – Conserve Water
- May 18, 2011 – Discover the Waters of Tennessee
NEW!!! Each student will receive a Project WET Kids Activity Booklet at the end of each class.
Program Times
Grades K-3: 1:30pm
Grades 4-8: 2:30pm
Cost
- Children (grades K-8) - $9 plus tax ($10.02)
- Children (pre K) - $4.99 plus tax ($5.58)
- Children (under 2) - free
- Adults – $7.00 plus tax ($7.82)
More Information & Reservations
Advance reservations are required for all programs. Families with annual passes may attend programs for $2.00 plus tax.
To make reservations, call 888.240.1358 ext. 2142 or email education@ripleys.com.


