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It's
a Tropical Holiday, mon! |
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Catch
a wave of fun at the Tennessee Aquarium
Tropically
clad "Santa" divers will lead visitors on an adventure
through a spectacular coral reef filled with big, toothy
sharks and a multitude of colorful fish. Move into
the shallows at Shark Island where keepers will
be feeding guitarfish, stingrays and bamboo sharks. Relax
and reach out. All of the aquatic residents at Shark
Island are
friendly and welcome the human touch.
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this year! - The Tropical Holiday Adventure Hotline. Bring
your cell phone as you explore River Journey and Ocean Journey,
and look for ten fact-filled audio stops. When you dial the
Tropical Holiday Adventure Hotline, you’ll hear experts
describing the amazing animals that live at the Tennessee
Aquarium. Call to learn amore about penguins, sharks
and butterflies. (The call is free, but subject to fees based
on your individual calling plan.) |
HO
HO H2O Daily Schedule
Nov. 16, 2007 - Jan. 6, 2008
The Aquarium is closed Thanksgiving
and Christmas Day. |
Ocean
Journey |
| 10:15
a.m. |
See
keepers surface feed stingrays & bamboo sharks
-- Ocean Journey – Tropical Cove, Shark Island,
Level 4 |
| 10:30
a.m. |
Delight
in the first flight of butterflies when they are released
into a lush tropical garden – Ocean Journey – Butterfly
Garden, Level 4 |
| 11
a.m. |
Talk
to tropical “Santa” divers as they take
you on a shark-filled journey through spectacular coral
formations – Ocean Journey -- Secret Reef, Level
2 |
| 11:30
a.m. |
Talk
to tropical “Santa” divers as they take
you on a shark-filled journey through spectacular coral
formations – Ocean Journey -- Secret Reef, Level
2 |
| 1
p.m. |
Get
a gander at one of the real “Parrot Heads,” the
highly social hyacinth macaw, during this program that
explores the bold behaviors and adaptations of the
largest member of the parrot family – Ocean Journey – Tropical
Cove, Level 4 |
| 1:45
p.m. |
Hang
Six! The surf’s up in Penguins’ Rock with
a cool keeper talk – Ocean Journey – Penguins’ Rock,
Level 3 |
| 2
p.m. |
Talk
to tropical “Santa” divers as they take
you on a shark-filled journey through spectacular coral
formations – Ocean Journey -- Secret Reef, Level
2 |
| 2:30
p.m. |
Talk
to tropical “Santa” divers as they take
you on a shark-filled journey through spectacular coral
formations – Ocean Journey -- Secret Reef, Level
2 |
| 4
p.m. |
Surround
yourself with butterflies and meet their perfect compliment,
two partridges living near the trees - Ocean Journey – Butterfly
Garden, Level 4 |
River
Journey |
| 11:15
a.m. |
You
otter chill out with the river otters during “enrichment” time.
See what happens when treats, ice and toys mix with
two playful otters – River Journey – Cove
Forest, Level 4 |
| 3:30
p.m. |
Join
the seahorses for their version of “Slurpin’ a
Cheeseburger in Paradise” and discover what
these steeds of the deep really eat – River Journey,
Level A |
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- After
island hopping at the Aquarium, relax and enjoy a 3D film
experience across the street from the Aquarium at the IMAX
3D Theater. Slip below the waves and experience
either Deep Sea 3D or Sea Monsters 3D. Or
get in a festive mood with Polar Express.
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Create
a holiday memory when you board The
Polar Express 3D, a beautiful thrill
ride in IMAX 3D. You'll grasp at falling snowflakes
and duck as the train screeches into your lap in this
magical holiday film. Special pricing
for this full-length (one hour and 40 minute) IMAX
3D feature film, “The Polar Express”:
Adults 12 and older – $9.95; Children – $7.50.
CLICK
HERE FOR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
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Discover
some of the planet's most magnificent, dangerous and
colorful creatures in Deep
Sea 3D. Experience astonishing up-close
encounters with wolf eels, scorpion fish, sand tiger
sharks and the giant Pacific octopus. Narrated by Johnny
Depp and Kate Winslet.
CLICK
HERE FOR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE |
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Sea
Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure brings to life
the extraordinary marine reptiles of the dinosaur age
on the world’s biggest screens. The film follows
a family of Dolichorhynchops, also known informally as “Dollies,”as
they traverse ancient waters populated with saber-toothed
fish, prehistoric sharks and giant squid.
CLICK
HERE FOR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE |
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- Subscribe
to the Aquarium's e-newsletter and win a chance for a family
of four to "sleep
with the fishes" on New Year's Eve! This special
event includes a snack and continental breakfast with special
New Year’s shenanigans. Spend the evening touring
River Journey and Ocean Journey after hours with some sneak
peeks behind the scenes. Then bed down for the night while
sharks and thousands of other fish swim over and around
you.
- Check
out these great deals with our sponsor
hotels.
- Tropical
Holiday Adventure Press
Release.
- For
"Tropical Holiday" images, visit our Photo
Gallery in the online newsroom.
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Special thanks to our Tropical Holiday sponsors:
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