Backstage Pass

New Backstage pass

Get VIP access to get up-close, feed, and touch Aquarium animals.

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Watch our Penguin Cam

Penguins Rock Web Cam
The Penguins’ Rock cam is live, 24-7. So chill out for awhile and enjoy the waddling, diving, splashing and swimming at the Tennessee Aquarium.
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Outreach

The Tennessee Aquarium brings the fun and excitement of learning to your classroom.

Reserving an outreach program is quick and easy. Call Bill Haley at (423) 785-4056 to book your outreach program. When you register, please provide the following information:

  1. School or organization’s name
  2. School or organization’s address
  3. School or organization’s phone number
  4. Grade level of participants (When looking at the outreach program descriptions, the grade level for the program is provided to help you decide.)
  5. Number of children per class
  6. Date(s) and time(s) you would like your program(s)

Each program is approximately 45 to 55 minutes long. A maximum of 30 students can be accommodated in each classroom program.  Please have at least two or three alternative dates in mind in case your first choice for an outreach program is unavailable. Also, we need exact directions to the program site. Directions should be faxed to Bill Haley at (423) 267-3561 prior to your program date.

If you have questions, contact our Education Outreach Coordinator, Bill Haley, at (423) 785-4056, (800) 262-0695 or email him at wgh@tnaqua.org.

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Field Trip

The Tennessee Aquarium provides an unforgettable learning experience for children at all grade levels. Not only does the Aquarium exceed the science standards for Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama; we are also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a supplementary education school.
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Field Trip Survival Guide

Here are some helpful guidelines to prepare your group for a successful field trip to the Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX Theater and/or River Gorge Explorer.
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Education Resources

Fun educational supplements such as AquaGuide, AquaQuests, scavenger hunts, and more are available to make your field trip a learning expedition.
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Sleepovers at the Aquarium

Ever dream of sleeping under the peaks alongside sharks, stingrays and more? Now is your chance.
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Ask Us

Whether you have a question about animals, educational opportunities or just want to make your Aquarium or IMAX trip the best experience ever, we want to hear from you. Our education staff is happy to help you.
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Fun Stuff

Check out this fun-filled page with links to interactive games and other activities. Enjoy some of these items at home or download maps to help you "dive deeper" into your next Aquarium visit.
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Teachers E-newsletter

Introducing the new Educator's e-newsletter. Please enter your e-mail address to receive important teacher resource information, IMAX updates and special offers from the Tennessee Aquarium.
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