Do sharks sleep?
Find out for yourself when you spend the night at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.
After a fun-filled night including a dive show, scavenger hunt, and late night activity, drift off to sleep while sharks keep a watchful eye on you.
Sample Schedule:
- 8:00pm — Check-In
- 8:15pm — Welcome and Warm-Up Game
- 8:45pm — Dive Show
- 9:15pm — Late Night Activity
- 10:15pm — Pizza Snack
- 10:45pm — Scavenger Hunt and Aquarium Self-Guided Tour
- 11:45pm — Set Up Camp in Shark Lagoon
- 12:00am — Lights Out
- 7:00am — Wake Up
- 7:45am — Continental Breakfast
- 8:15am — Creature Feature
- 8:45am — See You Again Soon!
More Information & Reservations
- Offered every night of the week.
- 15 child minimum, 100 person maximum.
- One complimentary adult for every 10 paid children.
- Credit card is required to secure reservation.
To make reservations, call 888.240.1358 ext. 2142 or email education@ripleys.com.



