Is Tennessee Aquarium accredited?
Yes, the Tennessee Aquarium has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1993 and is consistently recognized as one of the country's top public aquariums.
What makes Tennessee Aquarium historically significant?
When it opened in 1992, the River Journey building was the largest freshwater aquarium in the world. The aquarium has welcomed more than 20 million visitors since opening.
What are the two main buildings at Tennessee Aquarium?
The aquarium consists of River Journey (opened 1992), a 130,000 sq ft building with 400,000 gallons following the 'Story of the River' theme, and Ocean Journey (opened 2005), a 60,000 sq ft building with 700,000 gallons following the river to the Gulf of Mexico.
What is the 'Story of the River' theme?
River Journey follows the path of a raindrop from high in the Appalachian Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico, showcasing aquatic life along this journey through approximately two-thirds of the facility.
What animals can visitors see at Tennessee Aquarium?
Visitors can see over 12,000 animals representing almost 800 species, including turtles, seahorses, frogs, sharks, rays, hyacinth macaws, and free-flying South American butterflies in the butterfly garden.
