The Most Popular Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Touring Exhibit Begins Limited Engagement on Ocean City Boardwalk.

Ocean City, MD (September 11, 2019) – Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples conceive can be found at Ocean City’s weirdest spot – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on the Boardwalk. These powerful statues are on display now and free for guests to see and touch.

While admission is required for entrance to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and other attractions, the Fertility Statues have been positioned in the lobby allowing free access for those who wish to touch the legendary works of art.

Ripley’s acquired the statues, which measure 5-feet-tall and weigh more than 70 lbs each, in 1993. The statues are made from ebony wood and were hand-carved by craftsman of the Baulé tribe of the West African nation of Cote D’Ivoire in the 1930s.

THE LEGEND

According to tribal legend, to ensure a couple’s fertility, the statues should be placed on both sides of the doorway leading into the bedroom. If a woman or her spouse touches either statue as they enter the room, they will soon get pregnant.

While Ripley’s cannot loan the statues to prospective parents for their bedrooms, the power of the statues is still strong. Thousands of women have written to Ripley’s claiming that after years of trying to conceive, one rub of the statues soon brought a bundle of joy.

THE BABY BOOM

When Ripley’s first received the statues in 1993, they were displayed at their Headquarters. A few months later, Ripley’s experienced a Baby Boom! Six employees became pregnant after touching the statues, and word started to spread. Women requested to visit the office just to touch the statues.

Over the years, Ripley’s has received countless messages from couples. Here are a few of their very personal stories:

VICTORIA
I came to see the statues in London in November, and although it is in its early days, I am pregnant!

MELISSA
I had been unsuccessful for a few months trying to get pregnant through fertility treatments. I went on a two-week European vacation. Our last stop was London to touch the fertility statues. A few weeks later I returned to the States, and my next treatment was successful! We had a baby girl in March!

LAUREN
We had a long road trying to get pregnant. I went to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and rubbed both statues, and within 48 hours we learned we were pregnant.

SAMANTHA
We were trying for about two years, and the doctors told us they didn’t think it would be possible for us to have children. The statues were something that we thought “Why not give it a try?” So we did, and here she is, and I would touch them again.

BACK ON TOUR

Take advantage of the opportunity to see Ripley’s most popular traveling exhibit before its too late. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City is located at Pier Building on the Boardwalk, 401 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City MD 21842. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium as well as Ripley’s Impossible Laser Race and Ripley’s Mirror Maze are open 365 days a year, rain or shine. See website for attraction hours.

The statues are only in Ocean City for a limited time! Please contact the location before making your visit by calling 410-289-5600.

To keep up-to-date with future tour dates, please visit Ripleys.com/fertility-statues.

ORIGIN OF THE STATUES

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MEDIA CONTACT

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

ABOUT RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 14 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 10 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books, and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! reopening will be full of entertainment and activities for all ages.  Don’t miss live performances from 2016-2017 Washington, D.C. Magician of the Year, Eric Henning, and legendary sword swallower, Tyler Fyre. Performances will begin at 12:00 pm and will last until 4:00 pm.

Ripley’s will provide a celebration cake, kids arts and crafts, a Balloon Twister, and prize giveaways. The Chamber of Commerce will be on site for a welcoming ceremony at 12:00 pm, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony and beach ball drop at 1:00 pm.

ABOUT THE ODDITORIUM

This renovation is the largest one Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City has ever undertaken. Renovations started with an all-new lobby and exhibits, and there are new and exciting upgrades in all of their 12 themed galleries.

Ripley’s is most excited about the new Kids Interactive Room. This brand-new exhibit will have hands-on games and activities for children and adults to enjoy.

Ripley’s returned to the boardwalk in 2001, and they are excited to be going on their 17^th year. There is something to intrigue the curiosity of every visitor inside Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS 

Tyler Fyre is a sword swallower extraordinaire, and is featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not! books, and has made live appearances at multiple Ripley’s events.

Eric Henning is the 2016-2017 Washington, D.C. Magician of the Year. His award-winning blend of wit and wizardry has been seen around the world, from the streets of Paris to the White House, where he has performed for President Obama and the First Family. Add in three Presidential Inaugurals and five other White House appearances, and you have a truly Presidential prestidigitator!

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MEDIA CONTACTS

Audra Ely
Supervisor
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City
aely@ripleys.com
Office: 410-289-5600

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

ABOUT RIPLEY ENTERTAINMENT

Ripley Entertainment Inc. is the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 14 million people visit its over 100 attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs countries all around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada.

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