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A World Leader In UNBELIEVABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT! ™ Unbelievable Family Entertainment Built on the foundation of a tiny daily newspaper Appealing to families and people of all ages, the cartoon which debuted in 1918, the company has company has a long successful history in book grown to be a world leader in family entertainment publishing, product licensing, radio and television. and now operates 15 different branded attractions with over 100 locations across 11 countries. Ripley Part of the Jim Pattison Group, Canada’s second Entertainment continues to grow by seeking new largest privately owned company, Ripley opportunities to expand the brands across the Entertainment is proud to be the largest and fastest globe through the development of new attractions, growing chain of amusement attraction companies media and more. in the world. LOCATIONS » AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS » ATLANTIC CITY, NJ » BALTIMORE, MD » BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND » BRANSON, MO » CAVENDISH, CANADA » COPENHAGEN, DENMARK PIECE OF THE BERLIN WALL » GATLINBURG, TN » GENTING HIGHLANDS, MALAYSIA » GRAND PRAIRIE, TX » GUADALAJARA, MEXICO » HOLLYWOOD, CA » JEJU ISLAND, KOREA » KEY WEST, FL OCEAN CITY, MD » MEXICO CITY, MEXICO » MYRTLE BEACH, SC » NEW YORK CITY, NY MEGALODON SHARK JAW COLOR BRITE INTERACTIVE » NEWPORT, OR » NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA » OCEAN CITY, MD » ORLANDO, FL NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA » PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL » PATTAYA, THAILAND » SAN ANTONIO, TX » SAN FRANCISCO, CA » ST. AUGUSTINE, FL » SURFERS PARADISE, AUSTRALIA » VERA CRUZ, MEXICO » WILLIAMSBURG, VA » WISCONSIN DELLS, WI MYRTLE BEACH, SC SPINNING VORTEX TUNNEL OPERATION INTERACTIVE Weirdly Entertaining GATLINBURG, TN Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums have drawn millions of curiosity seekers around the world since the 1950 opening of the first permanent location in St. Augustine, Florida. Based on Robert Ripley’s personal collection, the expert staff continues Odditoriums range in size from to search the globe for the strange and unusual. 8,000-25,000 square feet and feature Ripley Entertainment continually adds new artifacts, eye-catching architectural styling, themed galleries, captivating video stories and interactive displays to immerse the guests in a fun- designed to stand out in every city filled unbelievable experience. in which they’re located. PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL BALTIMORE, MD MYRTLE BEACH, SC GATLINBURG, TN TORONTO, CANADA 80,000 SQ FT 100,000 SQ FT 135,000 SQ FT PENGUIN PLAYHOUSE SEA-FOR-YOURSELF DISCOVERY CENTER STINGRAY EXPERIENCE DIVE SHOW MERMAID MEET AND GREET UNDERWATER GLIDEPATH World-Class Aquariums 500 Species 15,000+ animals in Located in beautiful downtown Toronto, the latest (and growing) each aquarium At Ripley’s three aquariums, guests can enjoy the aquarium, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, is an beautiful colors and peaceful serenity of exotic extraordinary destination for millions of visitors. coral fish, travel on moving glide paths, touch a Guests can observe live animals and underwater sting ray or even dive with sharks. Visitors come scenery in 45 different tanks, which hold more than face–to–face with thousands of fascinating fish and 1.5 million gallons (5.7 million liters) of water home menacing sea creatures including everything from to marine and freshwater habitats from around the barracudas to sea turtles, to jellyfish, octopi, moray world. With world-class scientists, educators and Since 1997, Ripley Entertainment eels and giant sharks! At the Gatlinburg Aquarium, divers on hand, Ripley’s Aquariums offer a wide has thrilled millions of visitors with Longest underwater Over 4.25 million guests can come hand–to–flipper with a colony of variety of learning experiences delivered in a fun glidepath in North guests per year South African penguins! atmosphere where success is measured in smiles. their world-class aquariums. America (Toronto) GLASS BOTTOM BOAT ADVENTURE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT ADVENTURE PEARL HARBOR EXHIBITION GLASS BOTTOM BOAT ADVENTURE SHARK CAGE DIVE Always Something New at Ripley’s Aquariums Glass Bottom Boats Planet Jellies 3-STORY DISCOVERY PLAY CENTER Featuring a 16-foot (5-meter) boat, Ripley’s Glass With interactive displays and color-changing Bottom Boat Adventures are the first and only of tanks, Planet Jellies imerses guests in the PEARL HARBOR EXHIBITION their kind in North America. This new experience mesmerizing world of jellies! Featured in the Toronto and Myrtle Beach locations, guests gives guests an up-close view of shark lagoons encounter one of the largest jelly exhibitions like never before! Now sailing in Myrtle Beach and in the world, including the life cycle of jellies, a touch-a-jelly tank, and conservation education. Discovery Play Center From temporary exhibitions such as The 3-story Discovery Play Center in Ripley’s the new Pearl Harbor show or aquatic Aquarium of Gatlinburg is fun for all ages. Featuring rope bridges, silly photo ops, and overlook views of adventures like shark cage dives, Discovery Center, guests now have even more to Ripley’s Aquariums continue to grow see and do. and evolve every year. PLANET JELLIES JELLIES TOUCH TANK FAST FISTS CHALLENGE GATLINBURG, TN LUMBERJACK TREE HACK MIND BLOWING INTERACTIVES HOP SCOTCH RECORD BREAKER NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA HOLLYWOOD, CA Best of the Best The book comes to life through incredible Do you have LOCATIONS displays, interactive games, trivia, themed galleries what it takes and video! Visitors enjoy hundreds of amazing » COPENHAGEN Guinness World Records exhibits from sports to break a » GATLINBURG HOLLYWOOD and space to animal and human achievements. Guinness » Guinness World Records Attractions capture the » NIAGARA FALLS challenge, excitement and accomplishment of being World » SAN ANTONIO a recognized GWR title holder! Record? HIGH-ENERGY CHALLENGES NIAGARA FALLS, ON Stars Shine Bright Ripley Entertainment has been operating the world- famous Louis Tussaud’s WaxWorks since 1957. The attractions feature handcrafted figures of both historic personages and contemporary celebrities from the worlds of sports, music, and film. Photo opportunities abound as guests come face–to–face with their favorite stars. Experience the LOCATIONS world of » GRAND PRAIRIE movie stars, » NIAGARA FALLS historical figures, » SAN ANTONIO » PATTAYA, THAILAND athletes, fantasy, fear and more! Ripley’s Mirror Mazes an LOCATIONS awesome challenge in perception » BALTIMORE and sense of direction. Focus » GATLINBURG all five senses to find the way » GRAND PRAIRIE through a dazzling labyrinth of » MYRTLE BEACH mirrored reflections and colored » OCEAN CITY RIDE THE MOVIE, » PANAMA CITY BEACH lights. Get lost! No really... that’s » PATTAYA, THAILAND FEEL THE RUSH! kind of the point! » SAN FRANCISCO » WILDWOOD Ripley’s Moving Theaters allow LOCATIONS guests to experience movies » AMSTERDAM like never before with advanced » BALTIMORE motion simulators! Experience » GATLINBURG thrilling movies powered by » GRAND PRAIRIE REAL-D 3-D and amplified with » MYRTLE BEACH wind, rain, snow and other » NIAGARA FALLS special effects. » PANAMA CITY BEACH » SAN ANTONIO » PATTAYA, THAILAND » WILLLIAMSBURG A world-class attraction, Ripley’s LOCATIONS Haunted Adventures spook and thrill guests daily. The multi- » GATLINBURG million dollar haunted houses » MYRTLE BEACH feature live actors, animatronics » PATTAYA, THAILAND and bone chilling special effects. » MALAYSIA » SAN ANTONIO Ripley’s Impossible LaseRaces LOCATIONS challenge guests to expertly » ATLANTIC CITY navigate a web of brilliant green » GRAND PRAIRIE lasers. Guests race against the » NEW YORK CITY clock as they duck, lunge and » OCEAN CITY tip-toe their way through the » PANAMA CITY BEACH lasers as quickly as possible. » SAN FRANCISCO » SURFERS PARADISE » WILLIAMSBURG » WILDWOOD Purchase a variety of treasures LOCATIONS in the gift shops, including best- » GATLINBURG A trip to Ripley’s Candy Factory LOCATIONS selling Ripley’s Believe It or Not! » GRAND PRAIRIE is a sweet dream come true! » GATLINBURG books, unique jewelry, stuffed » MYRTLE BEACH With hundreds of varieties of » MYRTLE BEACH animals, clothing and home decor. » SAN ANTONIO candy to chose from, there’s » OCEAN CITY » ST. AUGUSTINE something for everyone! » SAN FRANCISCO ™ Ripley’s Red Train tours are the Ripley’s one-of-a-kind miniature LOCATIONS LOCATIONS best way to enjoy the historic city golf courses are highly engaging, » ST. AUGUSTINE » GATLINBURG of St. Augustine, Florida, with 22 featuring animated characters, » SEVIERVILLE stops and a fully narrated tour! water obstacles and interactive » ST. AUGUSTINE Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure elements at every turn! takes a ride on the dark side with interactive, paranormal investigations. Both tours offer history and fun all in one! Ripley’s Smash Dash keeps LOCATIONS guests on their toes by testing » BALTIMORE their reflexes. Buttons light » HOLLYWOOD up and buzz around with only » SEVIERVILLE Have a blast playing state-of- LOCATIONS seconds to turn them off as fast » WILDWOOD the-art video games! The coolest » GATLINBURG as possible! Guests can compete prizes in town can only be won at » MYRTLE BEACH against the clock or a friend. Ripley’s Super Fun Zone! » SEVIERVILLE Television From the start, Robert Ripley took advantage of all media to spread his Believe It or Not! stories. He was a champion of radio, newsreels, the lecture circuit and in 1949, he became a television pioneer with one of the first regularly scheduled TV shows! His television legacy has continued through various shows and specials, including the hit show produced by Columbia