Who?
Representing more than 251 facilities in the United States and overseas, this non-profit organization is dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation.
Who is the AZA?
This animal is able to maneuver on both land and sea, with the ability to close off their nostrils and ears to prevent water from getting in them.
What is a River otter?
The River Journey building opened in this year.
When is 1992?
Tenrec & Lemur
Where is Madagascar?
Scientists estimate that more than 95% of all known species on earth are invertebrates. Drastically different in appearance, the creatures found in this gallery all lack backbones.
Why is it called Boneless Beauties?
Born in 2024, this black and white ball of sunshine now looks almost identical to her parents.
Who is Lyda Sue?
This freshwater species builds nests by moving gravel with their mouth one rock at a time.
What is a River chub?
The Ocean Journey building opened in this year?
When is 2005?
Koala & Platypus
Where is Australia?
It is here that we find cartilaginous fish from different parts of the world, which occur in near-shore habitats.
Why is it called Stingray Bay?
In 2025, he became the fifth President and CEO of the Tennessee Aquarium, bringing with him extensive experience from The Florida Aquarium.
Who is Andy Wood?
Rather than swim, this reef species prefers to "walk" by wriggling their bodies and pushing with their paired fins.
What is an Epaulette shark?
The IMAX 3D Theater opened in this year.
When is 1996?
Giant Panda
Where is China?
British Columbia is along the western coast of Canada. It has over 6,500 islands and 22,000 miles of shoreline. This gallery is named after one important island in this region.
Why is it called Vancouver Island (Island Life)?
He was the chairman of the Lyndhurst Foundation and contributed over $20 million—both personally and through the foundation—to help fund the construction of the Tennessee Aquarium.
Who is John T. Lupton?
The wrinkles of this animal allow for a greater surface area to absorb greater amounts of oxygen.
What is a Hellbender?
The Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute’s flagship field station opened in this year.
Axolotl
Where is Mexico?
This exhibit sheds light on rapidly disappearing megafauna from freshwater habitats on almost every continent.
Why is it called River Giants?
Before changing to the name 'Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute' in 2009, or TNACI, the Aquarium's research group went by this name, or SARI.
Who is the Southeast Aquatic Research Institute?
This carnivorous fish is one of the few fish species in the world that can actually blink or close their eyes.
What is a Giant freshwater puffer?
The first Lake Sturgeon was released into the upper Tennessee River during this year.
When is 2000?
American Alligator & Red Wolf
Where is the Southeastern US?
Sediments from the high forests of Tennessee that make it to the Gulf sink to the bottom, creating wetlands perfect for birds like ducks and herons.
Why is it called Delta Country?