Tennessee Aquarium
@tnaquarium.bsky.social
nonprofit org dedicated to connecting people with nature and empowering them to make informed decisions about water + wildlife
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Kick off your holiday sea-son with us at Holiday Cheers (a 21+ event)! ❄️ Enjoy themed drinks (did we mention a mashed potato bar?!) while touring the Ocean Journey building after hours.
Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3JIaELG
Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3JIaELG
🍂 HOLIDAY HOURS 🍂
The Tennessee Aquarium & IMAX Theater will be closed on Thursday, November 27.
We hope to see you soon for Holidays Under the Peaks - beginning this Friday!
Learn more: tnaqua.org/holidays
The Tennessee Aquarium & IMAX Theater will be closed on Thursday, November 27.
We hope to see you soon for Holidays Under the Peaks - beginning this Friday!
Learn more: tnaqua.org/holidays
November 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
🍂 HOLIDAY HOURS 🍂
The Tennessee Aquarium & IMAX Theater will be closed on Thursday, November 27.
We hope to see you soon for Holidays Under the Peaks - beginning this Friday!
Learn more: tnaqua.org/holidays
The Tennessee Aquarium & IMAX Theater will be closed on Thursday, November 27.
We hope to see you soon for Holidays Under the Peaks - beginning this Friday!
Learn more: tnaqua.org/holidays
HONK! Please note: Penguins' Rock will be closed on Wednesday, November 19 for routine maintenance.
November 19, 2025 at 1:06 AM
HONK! Please note: Penguins' Rock will be closed on Wednesday, November 19 for routine maintenance.
Our 2025 Aquarium Holiday Gift Guide is now live (in case any of our Aquarium "fins" need a sneaky way to send a hint to a loved one 🐟 😉)!
https://bit.ly/3K1Wfdu
https://bit.ly/3K1Wfdu
November 17, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Our 2025 Aquarium Holiday Gift Guide is now live (in case any of our Aquarium "fins" need a sneaky way to send a hint to a loved one 🐟 😉)!
https://bit.ly/3K1Wfdu
https://bit.ly/3K1Wfdu
HOLIDAY OFFER: Every Tennessee Aquarium gift membership purchased now through December 14 includes a FREE stingray plush!
🎁 Give a full year or wonder: https://bit.ly/4eLyZdc
🎁 Give a full year or wonder: https://bit.ly/4eLyZdc
November 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
HOLIDAY OFFER: Every Tennessee Aquarium gift membership purchased now through December 14 includes a FREE stingray plush!
🎁 Give a full year or wonder: https://bit.ly/4eLyZdc
🎁 Give a full year or wonder: https://bit.ly/4eLyZdc
After three seasons of co-hosting the legendary Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom on NBC, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant joins our podcast to chat about connecting with nature through TV, being a role model and the wild experiences she's had in her dream job!
🧏: apple.co/3LJRDsV
🧏: apple.co/3LJRDsV
A Dream Fur-filled feat. Wild Kingdom's Dr. Rae
Podcast Episode · The Podcast Aquatic · 11/12/2025 · 55m
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November 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
After three seasons of co-hosting the legendary Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom on NBC, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant joins our podcast to chat about connecting with nature through TV, being a role model and the wild experiences she's had in her dream job!
🧏: apple.co/3LJRDsV
🧏: apple.co/3LJRDsV
We're excited to share the name of this year's penguin chick — Tater! 🐧 🥔 A recent blood test revealed that our newest Gentoo (hatched in May to parents Carla and Big Foot) is male. The name was chosen by the winning bidder of our annual fundraising auction.
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We're excited to share the name of this year's penguin chick — Tater! 🐧 🥔 A recent blood test revealed that our newest Gentoo (hatched in May to parents Carla and Big Foot) is male. The name was chosen by the winning bidder of our annual fundraising auction.
Oh, @solomonrdavid.bsky.social can 💯 help us fill an hour talking about how amazing gar are! Need proof? Just give our latest podcast a listen.
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Gabbin' About Gar feat. Dr. Solomon David
Podcast Episode · The Podcast Aquatic · 11/05/2025 · 1h 4m
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November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Oh, @solomonrdavid.bsky.social can 💯 help us fill an hour talking about how amazing gar are! Need proof? Just give our latest podcast a listen.
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Kick off your holiday sea-son with us at Holiday Cheers (a 21+ event)! ❄️ Enjoy themed drinks (did we mention a mashed potato bar?!) while touring the Ocean Journey building after hours.
Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3JIaELG
Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3JIaELG
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Kick off your holiday sea-son with us at Holiday Cheers (a 21+ event)! ❄️ Enjoy themed drinks (did we mention a mashed potato bar?!) while touring the Ocean Journey building after hours.
Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3JIaELG
Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3JIaELG
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Today was a fantastic day! Two other teachers at my school and I just happen to have previously worked together at the @tnaquarium.bsky.social and today we were invited to bring a group of students to participate in a sturgeon release. The kids had a blast!
October 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Today was a fantastic day! Two other teachers at my school and I just happen to have previously worked together at the @tnaquarium.bsky.social and today we were invited to bring a group of students to participate in a sturgeon release. The kids had a blast!
The Tennessee River isn’t the only waterway involved in these conservation efforts. Shout out to our friends in Wisconsin! 🧪
#ScienceSky
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October 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The Tennessee River isn’t the only waterway involved in these conservation efforts. Shout out to our friends in Wisconsin! 🧪
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As of this year, the Tennessee Aquarium celebrated 25 years of releasing sturgeon and you can hear all about it in the latest episode of the Podcast Aquatic!🧪
#ScienceSky #LakeSturgeon #Podcast
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#ScienceSky #LakeSturgeon #Podcast
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Podcast: "25 Years Of Raising Tennessee Dinosaurs" - Tennessee Aquarium
In this episode, AZA President & CEO Dan Ashe talks about what it means to hold zoos and aquariums to an incredibly high standard.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
As of this year, the Tennessee Aquarium celebrated 25 years of releasing sturgeon and you can hear all about it in the latest episode of the Podcast Aquatic!🧪
#ScienceSky #LakeSturgeon #Podcast
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#ScienceSky #LakeSturgeon #Podcast
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If this is your first time joining us or even if you just want a refresher, you can learn all about the Lake Sturgeon on our website, and even get your virtual fill of these living fossils with our Sturgeon Webcam! 🧪
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October 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
If this is your first time joining us or even if you just want a refresher, you can learn all about the Lake Sturgeon on our website, and even get your virtual fill of these living fossils with our Sturgeon Webcam! 🧪
tnaqua.org/animal/lake-...
tnaqua.org/livestream/l...
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"Thumbs up for Happy Lake Sturgeon!" 👍🏽🧪 #LakeSturgeon
October 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"Thumbs up for Happy Lake Sturgeon!" 👍🏽🧪 #LakeSturgeon
Good afternoon, from beautiful Coolidge Park! We’re excited to be back out in the sun for another sturgeon release and appreciate everyone joining in. Sound off in the comments where you’re joining us from! 🧪
#ScienceSky #LakeSturgeon #Fish
#ScienceSky #LakeSturgeon #Fish
October 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Good afternoon, from beautiful Coolidge Park! We’re excited to be back out in the sun for another sturgeon release and appreciate everyone joining in. Sound off in the comments where you’re joining us from! 🧪
#ScienceSky #LakeSturgeon #Fish
#ScienceSky #LakeSturgeon #Fish
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Header image: a teeny baby sturgeon, only as wide as a grape at their thickest point, loosely held in a pale human's hand.
Need some good science news to make your Wednesday brighter?
The latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic looks back on 25 years of stocking efforts to restore Lake Sturgeon to TN (and some new developments that have scientists/wildlife managers VERY excited)! 🥳🧑🔬
🧏: apple.co/4oxb4TN
The latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic looks back on 25 years of stocking efforts to restore Lake Sturgeon to TN (and some new developments that have scientists/wildlife managers VERY excited)! 🥳🧑🔬
🧏: apple.co/4oxb4TN
25 Years Of Raising Tennessee Dinosaurs
Podcast Episode · The Podcast Aquatic · 10/22/2025 · 1h 2m
apple.co
October 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Header image: a teeny baby sturgeon, only as wide as a grape at their thickest point, loosely held in a pale human's hand.
Need some good science news to make your Wednesday brighter?
The latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic looks back on 25 years of stocking efforts to restore Lake Sturgeon to TN (and some new developments that have scientists/wildlife managers VERY excited)! 🥳🧑🔬
🧏: apple.co/4oxb4TN
The latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic looks back on 25 years of stocking efforts to restore Lake Sturgeon to TN (and some new developments that have scientists/wildlife managers VERY excited)! 🥳🧑🔬
🧏: apple.co/4oxb4TN
25 Years Of Raising Tennessee Dinosaurs
Podcast Episode · The Podcast Aquatic · 10/22/2025 · 1h 2m
apple.co
October 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Need some good science news to make your Wednesday brighter?
The latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic looks back on 25 years of stocking efforts to restore Lake Sturgeon to TN (and some new developments that have scientists/wildlife managers VERY excited)! 🥳🧑🔬
🧏: apple.co/4oxb4TN
The latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic looks back on 25 years of stocking efforts to restore Lake Sturgeon to TN (and some new developments that have scientists/wildlife managers VERY excited)! 🥳🧑🔬
🧏: apple.co/4oxb4TN
Zoos and aquariums that maintain the highest standards — especially in animal care — are accredited by The Association of Zoos and Aquariums. In our latest podcast, AZA head Dan Ashe talks about high standards, fighting animal trafficking and why he loves Monarch Butterflies.
🧏: apple.co/47fjJ6z
🧏: apple.co/47fjJ6z
The Gold Standard (feat. AZA President Dan Ashe)
Podcast Episode · The Podcast Aquatic · 10/15/2025 · 35m
apple.co
October 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Zoos and aquariums that maintain the highest standards — especially in animal care — are accredited by The Association of Zoos and Aquariums. In our latest podcast, AZA head Dan Ashe talks about high standards, fighting animal trafficking and why he loves Monarch Butterflies.
🧏: apple.co/47fjJ6z
🧏: apple.co/47fjJ6z
What animal has: 🟦🩸 / 💓💓💓 / 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪 /
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To celebrate World 🐙 Day, 🧏 the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic and learn more about these amazing aquatic weirdos! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
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To celebrate World 🐙 Day, 🧏 the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic and learn more about these amazing aquatic weirdos! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Mic Droplet: Nine Brains Worth of Crazy 🐙 Facts
Podcast Episode · The Podcast Aquatic · S1 Bonus · 13m
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October 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
What animal has: 🟦🩸 / 💓💓💓 / 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪 /
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To celebrate World 🐙 Day, 🧏 the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic and learn more about these amazing aquatic weirdos! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
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To celebrate World 🐙 Day, 🧏 the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic and learn more about these amazing aquatic weirdos! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
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We spent several hours at the @tnaquarium.bsky.social today and it was absolutely wonderful to be there again! I feel lucky to live so close to this amazing place. HusbandO and I decided our Christmas gifts for each other this year will be a yearly pass. 💙🐟🦈 If you visit Chattanooga, go see it!
September 26, 2025 at 1:12 AM
We spent several hours at the @tnaquarium.bsky.social today and it was absolutely wonderful to be there again! I feel lucky to live so close to this amazing place. HusbandO and I decided our Christmas gifts for each other this year will be a yearly pass. 💙🐟🦈 If you visit Chattanooga, go see it!
Want to live in harmony with 🦈? "Shark listener" Cristina Zenato, star of Shark Kingdom 3D, offers her advice in the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic.
👂: apple.co/4gHe7X3
You can meet Zenato after a special screening at our theater on Sept. 30. Details: bit.ly/46SsAMm
👂: apple.co/4gHe7X3
You can meet Zenato after a special screening at our theater on Sept. 30. Details: bit.ly/46SsAMm
Meet Cristina Zenato,
Podcast Episode · The Podcast Aquatic · 09/25/2025 · 1h 1m
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September 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Want to live in harmony with 🦈? "Shark listener" Cristina Zenato, star of Shark Kingdom 3D, offers her advice in the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic.
👂: apple.co/4gHe7X3
You can meet Zenato after a special screening at our theater on Sept. 30. Details: bit.ly/46SsAMm
👂: apple.co/4gHe7X3
You can meet Zenato after a special screening at our theater on Sept. 30. Details: bit.ly/46SsAMm
Learn how we keep ourselves — and the animals — safe while working with "dangerous" species in the latest episode of The #Podcast Aquatic!
👂 at: tinyurl.com/2c6enmcy
The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
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The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
In the
Podcast Episode · The Podcast Aquatic · 09/17/2025 · 1h 1m
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September 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Learn how we keep ourselves — and the animals — safe while working with "dangerous" species in the latest episode of The #Podcast Aquatic!
👂 at: tinyurl.com/2c6enmcy
The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
👂 at: tinyurl.com/2c6enmcy
The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
Bidding is now open for our online fundraising auction! Dozens of paintings created by our animal artists are up for grabs, along with unforgettable behind-the-scenes experiences and fabulous staycation packages. All proceeds go towards supporting our non-profit mission. buff.ly/dpfkZXk
September 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Bidding is now open for our online fundraising auction! Dozens of paintings created by our animal artists are up for grabs, along with unforgettable behind-the-scenes experiences and fabulous staycation packages. All proceeds go towards supporting our non-profit mission. buff.ly/dpfkZXk
In the latest episode of #ThePodcastAquatic, we explore the creation of exhibits that prioritize animal well-being and the ideal guest experience!
The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
I Saw De-Sign
The Podcast Aquatic · Episode
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July 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
In the latest episode of #ThePodcastAquatic, we explore the creation of exhibits that prioritize animal well-being and the ideal guest experience!
The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
LIVE NOW: Learn how/why zoos and aquariums move animals between facilities to ensure a species' health and well-being in human care!
The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
open.spotify.com/episode/6UdR...
The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
open.spotify.com/episode/6UdR...
Don't Worry, We Have A Plan
The Podcast Aquatic · Episode
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July 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
LIVE NOW: Learn how/why zoos and aquariums move animals between facilities to ensure a species' health and well-being in human care!
The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
open.spotify.com/episode/6UdR...
The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
open.spotify.com/episode/6UdR...
[🔊 on for #science!] Recently, 2,000+ baby Lake Sturgeon arrived at our Conservation Institute. This is our 25th year raising and releasing this species into the TN River. This fall, these babies will join 425,000+ previously reintroduced Lake Sturgeon in their ancestral waters! #biology #fish
July 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM