Tennessee Aquarium – The Most Diverse Collection of Freshwater Animals In the USA
Interesting Facts About Tennessee Aquarium:
- It is a non-profit and public aquarium, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- It opened in 1992 and underwent a major expansion in 2005.
- Date of opening – May 1, 1992 (River Journey Building) & April 29, 2005 (Ocean Journey Building)
- There are more than 12,000 animals here, representing almost 800 species
- More than 20 million people have visited the facility, with the twenty-millionth visitor arriving in March 2013
- Counted among USA’s top public aquariums
- This Chattanooga Tennessee aquarium’s exhibits are housed in two structures, the original River Journey building which opened in 1992 and the neighboring Ocean Journey expansion, which opened in 2005.
- The River Journey offers adorable river otters, turtles, alligators, giant catfish and thousands of freshwater wonders
Ticket prices
The ticket prices are quite expensive, at $34.95 for adults and $21.95 for kids aged 3-12. Entry is free for kids less than 2 years old. However if you are a nature lover, you won’t mind the price tag as you will be getting a great education about freshwater ecosystems.
Is it worth visiting this aquarium?
If you are a zoo/aquarium lover then a visit to this place can be something you will enjoy. The price is quite high at $35 per person, so make sure to get your full money’s worth of enjoyment. Many people find a visit to the aquarium informative, fun and interesting. A user on TripAdvisor claimed that there were a couple of spots where you could climb under the fish tank and come up in the center of the tank, which was pretty cool and fun.
How long does it take to go through this aquarium?
It may normally take 2 to 2 ½ hours, at normal pace to see everything that is on offer here.