Sleep With Sharks

Do sharks sleep?

Big shark 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!

Hammerhead shark

info 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.