 | OPENS DECEMBER 17 HAPPY FEET TWO: An IMAX 3D Experience, returns audiences to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica in superb 3D. Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven - a penguin who can fly! Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces. Erik learns of his father's determination as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures -- from tiny Krill to giant Elephant Seals -- to put things right. $10.95 Adult $7.95 Child Please note special pricing for this full-length feature film. Combo discount does not apply. |
| Happy Feet Two / Penguin Party Time Daily Antarctic Fun Dec. 26 – Jan. 8  Before audiences don 3D glasses and start tapping their toes while enjoying Happy Feet Two on the biggest screen in Chattanooga, guests may choose to mingle with the macaronis and gentoos at the Aquarium. Special “Party with the Penguins” packages will be offered from December 26 through January 8. Each combo ticket includes Aquarium admission, the penguin party and a ticket to see Happy Feet Two. Combo price is $35.90 for adults and $22.90 for kids 3-12.
Guests will discover fun facts about penguin feet. “Most people recognize the size difference of the gentoos and the wild-looking yellow crest feathers of the macs,” said senior aviculturist Amy Graves. “But quite a few people miss the color difference of their feet.” Gentoos waddle around on brightly-colored yellow feet, while the macaronis use their pink feet to playfully hop around and climb. “You’ll see them using their strong toes to grip and climb the rocky ledges,” said Graves. “Macaronis are known as ‘alpine penguins,’ because of this ability to be little mountaineers.”
Craft stations will be located outside the penguin gallery so kids can make their own happy - pink or yellow - feet, dance with penguin costumed characters and color a wrist bracelet to match the flipper band of their favorite Aquarium penguin. “One of the most frequently asked questions is about the penguin flipper bands,” said Graves. “We use them to identify individual birds at a glance. The bands also help us track the health history of each penguin.” Graves and other penguin keepers will deliver a series of special programs each morning during these special events.
The Party with the Penguins will end at 11:00 am, giving young guests enough time to waddle like penguins to the IMAX 3D Theater to see the 11:30 am showing of Happy Feet Two. Because Aquarium tickets are good for both buildings for the entire day of purchase, families will have plenty of time to enjoy the film and all of the Aquarium’s animals and exhibits.
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