When it comes to sea life, South Carolinians are no strangers to encounters with sea creatures that may unexpectedly join the fun when we’re at the beach. Everyone loves to find a starfish or a sand dollar and then throw it back into the sea so it can carry on its merry way. But a stingray? That’s not something we would typically be happy to see in the wild.

Fortunately, the Stingray Encounter at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is more measured and predictable than a surprise encounter at the beach would be.
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A little less than five years ago, Ripley's began offering an extraordinary opportunity for you to get up close to two species of stingrays that call the aquarium home.
Reserve your ticket to adventure online and get to immersive yourself in Friendship Flats, where you’ll be greeted by friendly rays!
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If the whole idea makes you a bit uneasy, then don't worry... you'll have an expert Ripley's Aquarium diver with you at all times.

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As the second largest exhibit in the aquarium, Ray Bay is truly one of a kind, primarily because it’s home to a bevy of stingrays and sharks!
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Get up close and personal with southern stingrays, cownose stingrays, Atlantic stingrays, and even leopard sharks!
A diver will tell you all about these bottom dwellers, so you can walk away with newfound knowledge and appreciation.
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Also, don’t worry about the stingray barbs either. Ripley’s staff clip the barbs every 3 months since they grow similarly to fingernails.

Learn more at this link on the Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach website, and follow the Facebook page here!

Ripley’s Aquarium is located at Broadway at the Beach and is open 365 days a year from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Parking is free!

Address: 1110 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577

Myrtle Beach is filled with all sorts of animal encounters, including an enormous alligator zoo. Learn more from this previous article!

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