Attractions - Tennessee Aquarium

Tennessee Aquarium
Located on the banks of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga and surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains, the Tennessee Aquarium takes visitors on a remarkable journey from the mountains to the sea.
Beneath its six magnificent glass peaks, guests explore three living forests and meet amazing creatures that swim, fly and crawl in natural habitats. Discover giant catfish, crazy otters, prehistoric sturgeon, enormous snapping turtles and baby gators. Or deep sea dive where fierce sharks, stealthy stingrays and colorful reef fish glide through amazing coral formations. Experience a shark and ray touch pool, mysterious jellyfish and a rainforest where visitors are surrounded by hundreds of free-flying butterflies. In Penguins' Rock, see macaroni and gentoo penguins waddle, walk and dive in to the water to rocket past you.
Tropical Holiday Adventure
Relax and enjoy the vibe of Caribbean holiday music while tropically clad "Santa" divers drift effortlessly among schools of colorful reef fish. Several daily programs create just the right atmosphere for the kid in all of us, so follow your nose to colorful holiday fun at the Tennessee Aquarium!
After island hopping at the Aquarium, relax and enjoy the holiday magic of The Polar Express 3D at the IMAX Theater. The Polar Express 3D has become a family tradition for many. Or watch Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D - the most delicious movie since macaroni met cheese.
NEW! The Tennessee Aquarium River Gorge Explorer
Cruise into 'Tennessee's Grand Canyon' aboard this 70 passenger high-speed catamaran. The Tennessee River Gorge winds along 26 miles of the Tennessee River and contains more than 27,000 acres of protected land. An Aquarium naturalist will point out wildlife and historic points of interest along the way.
Learn more about the River Gorge Explorer.