Tennessee Aquarium

06/01/2026

Did you know that June is National Rivers Month? To celebrate these vital waterways, we've highlighted 10 rivers of special biological, historical and economic significance to the nation in our digital magazine.

Whether as a source of drinking water or travel, recreation or agriculture, rivers are central to the lives of billions of people worldwide. The history of humans and their reliance on these waterways dates back thousands of years to when civilization f...

06/01/2026

Batter up Chattanooga! ⚾️ According to pitcher, Brody Jessee we might have the best freshwater lineup in baseball. 🐟

We're headed downstream to Erlanger Park for Conservation Night on Friday, June 12! Join us and our conservation partners for fun activities, giveaways and more, both before and between innings. (Followed by friday night fireworks, of course 🎆)

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05/31/2026

We’re partying for the planet till 2 pm today at East Lake Duck Pond! 🌎💙
Join us for a trash cleanup, gardening giveaways & hands-on activities to help spread awareness of the importance of our area’s pollinators with our friends & 🌺🐝🌱

05/29/2026

Meet the Fellow! Faye Stephens is a Jim Hill Fellow for Aquatic Husbandry here at the Tennessee Aquarium.

She shares what it’s like to help care for the animals behind the scenes and be part of the National Geographic’s Photo Ark project by Joel Sartore when it came to the aquarium.

Every Friday, we’re spotlighting one of the fellows at the Tennessee Aquarium, what they do, why it matters, and what it’s actually like to spend your summer inside one of the coolest places in the world.

Follow along for more Fellows Friday features all summer.

05/29/2026

We recently celebrated the birthdays of our Red Ruffed lemur siblings, Avior and Lyra! 🥳
You only turn 18 once, so of course their enrichment was a treat-filled 'scratch off' ticket. 🎉

Probability of winning these treats: 100%.

05/28/2026

At first glance, turtles may seem unassuming to some. However, across cultures, turtles are much more than meets the eye. In this river watch piece, you can see for yourself just why, around the world, turtles are held in high regard. https://bit.ly/4dLzmWr

Turtle Month celebrations came to an end on World Turtle Day (May 23), but across the world, these reptiles have great significance.

05/28/2026

The first exhibit that you'll see in the Tennessee Aquarium's newest gallery, Scuttlebutt Reef, is home to two Green Moray Eels. Have you seen them yet? They love to hide in the nooks of the exhibit, but they come out during feeding time. Join us for this Facebook Live as an aquarist explains their diet, eating style, and then feeds the two eels. Come watch the action online.

This virtual presentation is supported by Food City.Food City

05/26/2026

Fellow us along this summer!

Every Friday, we’re spotlighting one of the fellows at the Tennessee Aquarium, what they do, why it matters, and what it’s actually like to spend your summer inside one of the coolest places in the world.

I’m Efrain Iglesias, the first ever Jim Hill Marketing Fellow here, and this is my first post!!!

05/24/2026

From a new ocean gallery and splashing in the plaza streams to fresh new films at IMAX and exciting events, see what's new this summer at the Tennessee Aquarium! tnaqua.org/summer ☀️🌊

05/23/2026

Endemic to southern Madagascar, the radiated tortoise, once among the most abundant tortoises on Earth, is currently experiencing a rapid decline.

This , read more about how Turtle Survival Alliance, The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Saving Species From Extinction Radiated Tortoise (SAFE Radiated Tortoise) program, zoos and aquariums, non-profits, and local communities have been fighting to save the species.

For over 15 years, Turtle Survival Alliance, AZA's SAFE Radiated Tortoise program, zoos, aquariums, non-profits, and communities have fought to save the species.