Tennessee Aquarium
One of the world’s largest freshwater aquariums. Its River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings showcase ecosystems from mountain streams to the deep sea.
Opened in 1992, the Tennessee Aquarium is the symbol of Chattanooga’s waterfront revival. The River Journey building follows the Tennessee River from Appalachian mountain streams all the way to the Gulf of Mexico, with otters, alligator snapping turtles and giant catfish on display. The Ocean Journey building features penguins, sharks and a butterfly garden. The aquarium also has an IMAX theater and boat tours through the Tennessee River Gorge. Tickets cost about USD 40, and advance online booking is recommended. It sits on the riverfront downtown and is within walking distance of the Walnut Street Bridge and the Hunter Museum.
Opening hours
10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Creative Discovery Museum
- Walnut Street Bridge
- Southern Belle Riverboat
- Hunter Museum of American Art
- Coolidge Park
- Bluff View Art District
- Chattanooga Choo Choo
- Chattanooga Zoo