Turtles

The Tennessee Aquarium’s ongoing effort to safeguard two turtle species against the possibility of extinction has produced four ... Read Full Post

Stretching for more than 1,600 miles just off Australia’s northeast coast, the Great Barrier Reef is the kind of natural wonder ... Read Full Post

The unexpected discovery of several clutches of eggs has the Tennessee Aquarium practically bursting with mothers-to-be.... Read Full Post

Enjoy the sights, sounds and spectacles of a Southeastern spring on your next Aquarium visit!... Read Full Post

Performing an annual physical on the Aquarium’s largest freshwater turtle requires a group effort. Several members of our animal... Read Full Post

We've had one fin-tastic year!... Read Full Post

On Nov. 6, Senior Herpetologist Bill Hughes found a surprise hiding in one of the female turtle enclosures on the sixth level of... Read Full Post

With their sturdy shells, long lifespans and wrinkled skin, people around the world have long revered turtles as symbols of wisd... Read Full Post

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An unexpected find yielded dozens of turtle eggs that were recently laid in the Fly River exhibit.... Read Full Post