What is the Chattanooga Aquarium known for?


What is the Chattanooga Aquarium known for? River Journey It contains a total of 400,000 US gallons (1,500,000 L), and was the largest freshwater aquarium in the world when it opened. It is organized around the theme of the Story of the River, following the path of a raindrop from high in the Appalachian Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico.


Are there sharks in the Tennessee Aquarium?

Sand Tiger Shark · Tennessee Aquarium.


What is the largest aquarium in Tennessee?

The Tennessee Aquarium is one of the world's largest freshwater aquariums, and easily Chattanooga's biggest attraction, contributing more than $115 million to the city's economy annually.


Which aquarium is better Chattanooga or Gatlinburg?

East Tennessee is home to two top ten aquariums in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice vote, with Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies taking the #1 spot and the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga coming in at #9. Gatlinburg is home to America's favorite aquarium once again!


Why is the Chattanooga Aquarium closed?

Out of an abundance of caution for Aquarium guests, staff, volunteers and the Chattanooga community, the Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX 3D Theater will remain temporarily closed until further notice. All programming and events are cancelled as a preventative measure to help slow the spread of COVID-19 through our area.


What is the Chattanooga aquarium ranked?

The Tennessee Aquarium has been ranked as one of the 10 best aquariums in the world. Travel website TripAdvisor ranked the Chattanooga-based aquarium seventh in its 2018 rankings. The aquarium finished one spot behind the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and ahead of Hawaii's Maui Ocean Center.


Is Tennessee Aquarium worth it?

Tennessee Aquarium reef It's totally worth the drive and admission price, and kids of all ages will find something they love there.