Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is a 100,000 sf state of the art aquarium in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  Housing 10,000 sea creatures and 350 different species of fish the aquarium is consistently rated among the best in the country. The aquarium features a spectacular 340 foot underwater tunnel with moving glide path where you experience large sharks, a giant sea turtle and thousands of exotic fish swimming all around you in a 740,000 gallon tank. Additional exciting experiences include a Tropical Rainforest, a Coral Reef, Discovery Center, and Ray Bay tank. Work completed with a former firm, HHCP. Bruce Otte’s role included Project Architect and Construction Administration.

Other Entertainment and Recreation projects in Bruce Otte’s portfolio include:

• Planet Jellies Gallery, Myrtle Beach, SC
• Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, Toronto, Ontario Canada
• Golf Clubhouse – Port de Plaisance, St. Martin
• Golf Clubhouse – Shingle Creek Resort – Orlando, FL
• Raintree Golf Club – Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Tennis Building – Port de Plaisance, St. Martin
• Marina Building – Port de Plaisance, St. Martin