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Tennessee Aquarium

Chattanooga

4.7 (24.9k) plaza
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The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is celebrated for its unique split layout featuring the River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings, emphasizing freshwater river systems alongside classic marine exhibits. Creators showcase standout attractions like ethereal jellyfish displays, touch tanks, a butterfly garden, and an outdoor plaza with play streams where visitors can wade.

Commenters express immense affection and nostalgia for the aquarium, with several viewers—including Georgia residents—preferring it over the Atlanta aquarium. Visitors frequently praise specific attractions like the butterfly enclosure, sturgeon exhibit, and The Passage water features outdoor for cooling off.

  • Tour both the River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings to see both freshwater and marine habitats.
  • Don't miss signature exhibits including the butterfly garden, sturgeon display, and jellyfish area.
  • Cool off and wade in the outdoor play streams and stone stepping paths at The Passage.
  • Look out for summer plaza markets held right outside the aquarium buildings.

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Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Tennessee Aquarium