Education
Inspiring wonder and appreciation for the natural world is what we do every day.
Each year the Tennessee Aquarium’s award-winning education staff reaches nearly 200,000 individuals with inspiring programs delivered both on the Aquarium campus and throughout the tri-state area. Every fun-filled program exceeds the national and state science standards for AL, GA & TN. Whether its home room or home school, Tennessee Aquarium educators offer a variety of age-appropriate education programs to help your children achieve their goals.
Recent studies have proven that students need learning experiences outside the classroom. Empower them to be enlightened by nature while exploring River Journey and Ocean Journey, viewing educational IMAX 3D films or connecting with nature and local history aboard the River Gorge Explorer. You’ll know they’re receiving a well-balanced lesson from the only aquarium in the United States that’s accredited as a supplementary education school by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (
SACS), also known as
AdvancED. They’ll thank you for a great day of adventure-filled learning with amazing animals from around the world.
Tomorrow’s environmental stewards are learning how to care for our natural resources today at the Tennessee Aquarium.
New this Summer!
Conservation Leadership in Action Week (CLAW)
A new opportunity for high school students! Spend a week with scientists from the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute and learn how to save animals in your own backyard and around the globe. CLAW will start on Sunday, July 8 at 5 pm and end on Saturday, July 14 at 1 pm. During the week, we will explore our rivers, start conservation projects, and learn from conservation leaders in our community. Find out more here!