Tennessee Aquarium
@tnaquarium.bsky.social
nonprofit org dedicated to connecting people with nature and empowering them to make informed decisions about water + wildlife
🍂 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
Hi, Colton! Apologies for the delay in getting back to you, but one of our Biologists wanted to get back to you with this response:
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Hi, Colton! Apologies for the delay in getting back to you, but one of our Biologists wanted to get back to you with this response:
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.
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
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! 🧪
#ScienceSky
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#ScienceSky
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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
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
[🔊 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
Taking a paws to celebrate our North American River Otters and all the world's otter species today! 🦦 🦦
May 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Taking a paws to celebrate our North American River Otters and all the world's otter species today! 🦦 🦦
Us when we learned we were recently named at #6 in USA Today's 10 Best Aquariums list bit.ly/4mJwDke
May 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Us when we learned we were recently named at #6 in USA Today's 10 Best Aquariums list bit.ly/4mJwDke
Make today turtle-y awesome! 🐢 😎
May 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Make today turtle-y awesome! 🐢 😎
Happy Amphibian Week! 🐸
May 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Happy Amphibian Week! 🐸
When #StarWarsDay is also the start of #AmphibianWeek! 💫
May 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
When #StarWarsDay is also the start of #AmphibianWeek! 💫
Two weeks after hatching, 100s of critically endangered Laurel Dace are growing up fast at the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute. These babies will help us safeguard this Top 10 most-imperiled American fish from the possibility of extinction.
#endangeredspecies #biology #science #fish
#endangeredspecies #biology #science #fish
May 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Two weeks after hatching, 100s of critically endangered Laurel Dace are growing up fast at the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute. These babies will help us safeguard this Top 10 most-imperiled American fish from the possibility of extinction.
#endangeredspecies #biology #science #fish
#endangeredspecies #biology #science #fish
Fish & Sips tickets are available now! 🐟🍻
Join us for year 3 of the after-hours adventure at the Tennessee Aquarium. Enjoy a leisurely tour through River Journey and Ocean Journey while sampling beers from local and regional breweries along the way.
tickets.tnaqua.org/events/01962...?
Join us for year 3 of the after-hours adventure at the Tennessee Aquarium. Enjoy a leisurely tour through River Journey and Ocean Journey while sampling beers from local and regional breweries along the way.
tickets.tnaqua.org/events/01962...?
April 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Fish & Sips tickets are available now! 🐟🍻
Join us for year 3 of the after-hours adventure at the Tennessee Aquarium. Enjoy a leisurely tour through River Journey and Ocean Journey while sampling beers from local and regional breweries along the way.
tickets.tnaqua.org/events/01962...?
Join us for year 3 of the after-hours adventure at the Tennessee Aquarium. Enjoy a leisurely tour through River Journey and Ocean Journey while sampling beers from local and regional breweries along the way.
tickets.tnaqua.org/events/01962...?
We're thrilled to welcome Andy Wood in his first week as our new President & CEO! 🎉
Andy brings a deep passion for conservation, guest experience, and animal well-being to his role as our executive officer. Join us in giving Andy a warm welcome to Chattanooga. We're excited for the journey ahead!
Andy brings a deep passion for conservation, guest experience, and animal well-being to his role as our executive officer. Join us in giving Andy a warm welcome to Chattanooga. We're excited for the journey ahead!
April 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We're thrilled to welcome Andy Wood in his first week as our new President & CEO! 🎉
Andy brings a deep passion for conservation, guest experience, and animal well-being to his role as our executive officer. Join us in giving Andy a warm welcome to Chattanooga. We're excited for the journey ahead!
Andy brings a deep passion for conservation, guest experience, and animal well-being to his role as our executive officer. Join us in giving Andy a warm welcome to Chattanooga. We're excited for the journey ahead!
CONGRATULATIONS, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors! We're now North America's first National Park City. This impressive designation should be celebrated by everyone, especially those who came together over the past 40 years to dream big, work hard, and create this community!
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April 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors! We're now North America's first National Park City. This impressive designation should be celebrated by everyone, especially those who came together over the past 40 years to dream big, work hard, and create this community!
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Is your heart rate back to normal today? Congratulations to the UTC Mocs Men's Basketball Team - the 2025 National Invitation Tournament Champions!
April 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Is your heart rate back to normal today? Congratulations to the UTC Mocs Men's Basketball Team - the 2025 National Invitation Tournament Champions!
Love the mural art popping up in the River Journey building — featuring some of our freshwater animals? Now you can stop by the gift shop to take some home on apparel, reusable water bottles and more! 🐟 💙
March 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Love the mural art popping up in the River Journey building — featuring some of our freshwater animals? Now you can stop by the gift shop to take some home on apparel, reusable water bottles and more! 🐟 💙