Tennessee Aquarium

09/05/2026

It’s official! Our first Gentoo chick passed their swim test and joined the colony on Penguins’ Rock! 🐧
Since penguin chicks aren't born with waterproof feathers, they have to wait a full month for their big debut in the water.

To celebrate, we’re hosting a Double Gender Reveal party on Sunday, September 13! Enjoy penguin-themed activities and keeper chats throughout the day, followed by the big reveal at 3:00 PM. This event is free and included with general aquarium admission. 🎊

09/04/2026

Celebrating the long weekend with our favorite people and animals! 💙 What animal do you love to see at the aquarium? 🐢

⏰ Labor Day weekend hours:
Fri 10–5 | Sat 9–7 | Sun & Mon 9–5

Plan your visit: https://tnaqua.org/visit/

09/02/2026

Feeding our shiver of sharks is always an exciting experience, but it also provides an important opportunity for our aquarists to take stock of their health, keep track of their diet and monitor their body condition and behavior!

09/02/2026

Summer isn’t over yet! ☀️ Spend your Labor Day weekend at the Aquarium:
🌊 Staying cool inside with our animals
💦 Splashing along the Plaza streams
🪸 Exploring our new Scuttlebutt Reef exhibit

08/29/2026

The Tennessee Aquarium’s peak lights will glow pink now though this weekend in honor and remembrance of Dolly Parton. 🩷 🦋

08/28/2026

We're kicking off the third season of The Podcast Aquatic and the debut of our all-new recording studio with an exploration of how the heckin' heck our scientists find the endangered species they work with.

Give it a listen — or a watch, if you're on Spotify — via this link or look for us wherever you find your podcasts! 🎙️

The Podcast Aquatic · Episode

08/28/2026

This summer has officially been the Summer of Baby Animals here at the Tennessee Aquarium! From tiny flippers to teeny turtle shells, our animal care teams have welcomed an incredible crew of new arrivals this year.

This summer’s baby boom includes:

🦍 One Collared Brown Lemur baby — endangered in the wild
🐧 Two Gentoo Penguin chicks
🐢 Three Four-eyed Turtle hatchlings — critically endangered
🐢 One Beal’s Four-eyed Turtle — endangered
🐢 One Spotted Turtle — endangered
🐢 One Ringed Map Turtle — endangered
🐢 One Hilaire’s Side-necked Turtle

That’s ten new babies representing seven species since April! Every new arrival is worth celebrating, but these births are especially meaningful for helping preserve species facing an uncertain future in the wild.

08/27/2026

We're thrilled to introduce you to our two summertime Gentoo Penguin chicks behind-the-scenes at the Tennessee Aquarium! Hatched on June 25 and July 17. They are three weeks apart. During this Facebook Live, you will meet both the chicks, see how fast they grow, learn about their behaviors, and when you can expect to see them on exhibit at Penguins' Rock. Feathers, floof, and fun!

Join us for this virtual presentation, supported by Food City.

08/26/2026

SAVE THE DATE 🌊 Join us for the Tennessee River Rescue Cleanup on Saturday, October 3rd from 9 am – 1 pm at Renaissance & Coolidge Park!

We’ll spend the morning cleaning up the park, giving you a chance to catch a glimpse of the local wildlife you’re helping protect. 🦫🌿
This event is family-friendly and open to everyone.

Sign up to volunteer here: https://tnaqua.org/tennessee-river-rescue-volunteer-signup/

08/25/2026

As Tennesseans, everyone at the Aquarium is saddened by the news of Dolly Parton's passing. She was a great humanitarian, a globally beloved artist and a devoted advocate of a range of causes, from childhood literacy to the preservation of our natural heritage. Through her talent and dedication, she helped lift up people and communities in her home state and beyond.