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Does the thought of seeing slithering snakes, walking through an alligator infested swamp or coming face to face with big, toothy sharks send shivers down your spine? Relax and embrace the critter jitters. That’s what the Aquarium’s month-long celebration – Thrills, Gills and Chills – is all about. You can even create your own coupon and customize a monster of a deal when you bundle the Aquarium, IMAX and the River Gorge Explorer. Throughout October, enjoy special keeper talks, costumed divers and animal encounters designed to bring you up close to nature’s most feared and often most misunderstood animals. Thrills, Gills & Chills is proudly sponsored by:

• Create a "Creepy" Coupon
  Customize a monster of a deal and save up to $20 on your next visit when you bundle the Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX Theater and River Gorge Explorer.
  
  
• Gorge-ous Fall Colors
  Autumn is the perfect time to view foliage decked out in vibrant red, yellow and orange aboard the Tennessee Aquarium’s River Gorge Explorer. Autumn color is spectacular, cascading from the mountain tops to the water’s edge along the length of the 26-mile Gorge. An on-board naturalist describes some of the area's history and points out wildlife along the way. Passengers aboard the River Gorge Explorer enjoy the view from oversized windows during high-speed portions of each excursion and a topside observation deck while cruising in the heart of the Gorge.
  
  
• Aquarium MythBusters
  Get the real scoop on the "killer" reputations of some of the world's deadliest, scariest and slimiest creatures. Talk to "SCOO-BOO" divers and gallery guides. Experience close encounters of the creepy critter kind.

• IMAX 3D Theater
  “Sea Monsters 3D” returns to the IMAX Theater for a spook-tacular special engagement during October. This film uses thrilling computer generated animation to bring audiences face to face with some of the most chilling predators the world has ever seen. A compelling storyline follows a curious and adventurous dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a ‘dolly’ –as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs, giant turtles, enormous fish, fierce sharks, and the most dangerous sea monster of all, the mosasaur.
  
  
• Aqua-Scarium Halloween Party - Friday, October 24
  6:30-9:30 p.m.
  Celebrate Halloween with the wild ones at the Tennessee Aquarium, like bizarre seahorses, squirming octopus and menacing toothy sharks.  Watch for costumed divers, trick or treat in the galleries and win treasure as you play games.  Encounter scales and tails at the animal encounter and dare to touch the unknown. Enjoy a slice of pizza and soft drink, compliments of Lupi’s and Coca-Cola and sample a Wendy’s Frosty. >> Click here to register.
  
  
• Thrilling Adventure Awaits You in Chattanooga
  When ChattaBOOga transforms itself from Chattanooga, it’s not the typical haunted venue. October in Chattanooga offers thrilling, chilling adventure and family fun you can’t experience anywhere else.
  
  
• Freaky Facts
  Did you ever wonder if sharks have a sixth sense? Find out with these freaky fun creature facts.
  
  
• Sponsor Hotel Packages
  Aquarium packages are available at the Sheraton Read House Hotel. Shadows of the past linger at this hotel which is listed on the national register of historic places. During your stay, ask staff about famous past guests such as Al Capone.
  
  
• Special Dives and Gallery Programs FREE with Aquarium admission
  
  

  TIME	DIVE / PROGRAM	LOCATION
  10:30 a.m.	Pumpkins & Penguins Keeper talk in Penguins' Rock	Ocean Journey
  11 a.m.	Scaredy Cat-Fish Costumed divers in Nickajack Lake	River Journey
  11 a.m.	Bite Fright Dive Show Secret Reef divers	Ocean Journey
  11:30 a.m.	Bite Fright Dive Show Secret Reef divers	Ocean Journey
  1:30 p.m.	Jaws & Claws Animal feedings in Boneless Beauties	Ocean Journey
  1:45 p.m.	Pumpkins & Penguins Keeper talk in Penguins' Rock	Ocean Journey
  2 p.m.	Bite Fright Dive Show Secret Reef divers	Ocean Journey
  2 p.m.	Diver's Delight Gulf of Mexico Feeding	River Journey
  2:30 p.m.	Bite Fright Dive Show Secret Reef divers	Ocean Journey
  3 p.m.	Swamp Things Keeper talk in the Delta swamp	River Journey