Book Penguin Encounters & VIP Experiences at Ripley's Aquarium Myrtle Beach

Plan Your Penguin Adventure: Encounters and VIP Experiences in Early 2020

Discover unforgettable interactions with penguins at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach. Pre-sales are now live for Penguin Encounters and VIP Penguin Experiences at the Ripley's Penguin Playhouse—perfect holiday gifts!

The Penguin Encounter is a 30-minute immersive experience where guests interact with and pet penguins while learning from our expert aquarium staff.

Elevate your visit with the VIP Penguin Experience, which includes the full Penguin Encounter plus a hands-on Penguin Painting session. Take home an 8x10 canvas masterpiece created with your penguin!

Book Penguin Encounters & VIP Experiences at Ripley s Aquarium Myrtle Beach

Both experiences are suitable for ages 4 and up. Learn more and pre-purchase tickets today.

"Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is thrilled to offer these up-close encounters with our South African penguins, creating lifelong memories for guests," said Pablo Chavez, General Manager.

Don't miss the Inaugural Penguin Dash 5K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run on February 15, 2020—a themed celebration of our newest residents. Dress up, bring the family (all ages welcome), and join the free Toddler Waddle at 9 a.m. The event starts and ends at Broadway at the Beach. Register now for races and VIP packages. Click here for details.

Opened in 1997, Ripley's Aquarium Myrtle Beach features over 14,000 marine animals, interactive exhibits like petting stingrays and bamboo sharks, horseshoe crab handling, and dive shows. Highlights include the 750,000-gallon Dangerous Reef tunnel with sharks, sawfish, and Gabby the Green Sea Turtle.

Visit us at 110 Celebrity Circle, Broadway at the Beach—open 365 days a year.

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