South Carolina’s only ocean tunnel provides a chance for a close encounter with creatures from the sea as you can often come face-to-face with sharks and more. Of course, we’re talking about the famously popular Dangerous Reef experience found at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach along with a number of other key ocean-centric attractions to enjoy on your visit like the Living Gallery and the Ray Bay.
But the primo display at this Myrtle Beach aquarium is without a doubt the 340-foot tunnel that's longer than a football field and takes you on a walk under the sea.
Get close enough to count the teeth in the many sharks that live in this 180-degree tank filled with everything from tarpon, to sand tiger sharks and a goliath grouper.
From the sawfish and it's saw-shaped nose to the giant green sea turtle and even green moray eels (and more), you'll be amazed by the sheer number of species in this oddly-shaped tank that has a tunnel through the middle for spectators.
Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is currently open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Get tickets online at this link. Learn more about all the aquarium has to offer by visiting the home page.
For more things to explore in Myrtle Beach, visit the state’s first-ever state park that opened way back in 1936 and then head over to check out the city’s numero uno outdoor attraction.
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