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.

Reward yourself with a Tropical Holiday Adventure and save $5 on each admission when you complete our online puzzle.

• After island hopping at the Aquarium, Relax and enjoy the holiday magic of The Light Before Christmas or The Polar Express 3D at the IMAX Theater. The Light Before Christmas leads audiences on an adventure into the classic tale, “The Night Before Christmas.” The animation style is reminiscent of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and fills the giant IMAX screen with lavishly detailed sets. The Polar Express 3D has become a family tradition for many. This heart-warming film starring Tom Hanks tells of a doubting young boy who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole.

• Enjoy some holiday family time together on a scenic cruise aboard the River Gorge Explorer.
  Many people think the best river cruising weather is over, but if you ask Captain Mike or Captain Pete, they will tell you the best is yet to come. Winter is their favorite time on the river. “You can see more in the winter,” says Captain Pete. Fear not, fair-weather fans. The River Gorge Explorer is climate-controlled, so the weather inside is always comfortable. Escape the seasonal hustle and bustle with a relaxing trip into Tennessee’s Grand Canyon. Excursions depart daily except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

• Fishing for that perfect present?
  A Tennessee Aquarium gift membership or tickets will light up faces of family or friends throughout the New Year. Not only will they experience some of the most amazing creatures in the world, your friends will treasure the gift of time spent together at the Aquarium. Members also get the inside scoop on new exhibits and events as well as discounts at the IMAX 3D Theater and Aquarium gift shops. Buy your loved ones a Family and Guest Membership and remind them they can take someone along each time they visit. (After all, sometimes it’s just as good to give AND receive.)

• You Otter Check Out The Aquarium Gift Shop online!
  Savvy holiday shoppers find great gifts where the cool critters hang out. Spoil the youngsters just a bit with some huggable plush penguins or super soft fuzzy otters. Our new behind the scenes DVD takes viewers on an adventure to places like Penguins’ Rock.  “Beyond the Looking Glass” is your video all-access pass to the Tennessee Aquarium. Have a really wild time this season shopping for unique jewelry and other gifts offered at the Aquarium Gift Shop.

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• Tropical Holiday Adventure Press Release.