Want to live in harmony with 🦈? "Shark listener" Cristina Zenato, star of Shark Kingdom 3D, offers her advice in the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic. 👂: apple.co/4gHe7X3 You can meet Zenato after a special screening at our theater on Sept. 30. Details: bit.ly/46SsAMm

Learn how we keep ourselves — and the animals — safe while working with "dangerous" species in the latest episode of The #Podcast Aquatic! 👂 at: tinyurl.com/2c6enmcy The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.

Bidding is now open for our online fundraising auction! Dozens of paintings created by our animal artists are up for grabs, along with unforgettable behind-the-scenes experiences and fabulous staycation packages. All proceeds go towards supporting our non-profit mission. buff.ly/dpfkZXk

In the latest episode of #ThePodcastAquatic, we explore the creation of exhibits that prioritize animal well-being and the ideal guest experience! The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.

LIVE NOW: Learn how/why zoos and aquariums move animals between facilities to ensure a species' health and well-being in human care! The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks. open.spotify.com/episode/6UdR...

[🔊 on for #science!] Recently, 2,000+ baby Lake Sturgeon arrived at our Conservation Institute. This is our 25th year raising and releasing this species into the TN River. This fall, these babies will join 425,000+ previously reintroduced Lake Sturgeon in their ancestral waters! #biology #fish

🐛🐜🦋 Happy Insect Week, y'all! 🦋🐜🐛 To celebrate, the latest episode of our #podcast focuses in on the #insects (and other spineless critters) living in our rivers, lakes and streams! Check it out now on all major podcast platforms or via the handy link below! 🎙 open.spotify.com/episode/11c4...

In the latest episode of The #Podcast Aquatic, we chat with Washed Ashore about using art to make plastic #pollution feel solvable and the making of one of its latest creations, Bill the Coho Salmon. Listen now on all major podcast platforms or via this link! 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/2hzU...

Check out our latest podcast to get the skinny on the highs and lows of underwater cinematography from one of the best in the business, Tim Geers, co-director of the giant-screen film Call of the Dolphins 3D! Listen on all major podcast platforms or via the link below! 🎙 tinyurl.com/ma47h5m4

Long-time and newly-fledged underwater specialists on the Tennessee Aquarium team offer up the scoop on #SCUBA in the latest episode of The #Podcast Aquatic focusing on diving at the Aquarium. The latest episode is live now on all major podcast platforms or via this handy Spotify link! 🎙

Taking a paws to celebrate our North American River Otters and all the world's otter species today! 🦦 🦦

Us when we learned we were recently named at #6 in USA Today's 10 Best Aquariums list bit.ly/4mJwDke

Make today turtle-y awesome! 🐢 😎

In our latest #podcast episode, join our scientists on a quest for @rewildorg.bsky.social to find a sturgeon that hasn't been seen in more than 60 years! Were they successful?!? Find out by listening on any major podcast platforms (or via this handy link)! 🎙 open.spotify.com/episode/3ZqB...

Great talk by Nathan Whelan presenting the workshop outcomes & next steps from our January conservation translocation workshop at & led by @tnaquarium.bsky.social. @fmcs-mollusk.bsky.social

In The Podcast Aquatic's latest episode, former U.S. Senator Bob Corker joins us to chat about building the Ocean Journey building as part of the 21st Century Waterfront Plan while mayor of Chattanooga in the early 2000s. Listen on all podcast platforms or via this handy link! 🎙

Just in time for #EndangeredSpeciesDay, we're thrilled to announce we've been designated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the 2024 Southeast Recovery Champions for our work to safeguard the critically endangered Laurel Dace! tnaqua.org/riverwatch/a...

Want to know more about our new president and CEO, Andy Wood? Check out our latest podcast episode to learn what animal best represents him, being an Aquarium dad and why he's credited with saving Halloween. (Yes, really.) Live now on all podcast platforms or via the handy Spotify link below! 🎙

Happy Amphibian Week! 🐸

When #StarWarsDay is also the start of #AmphibianWeek! 💫

Two weeks after hatching, 100s of critically endangered Laurel Dace are growing up fast at the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute. These babies will help us safeguard this Top 10 most-imperiled American fish from the possibility of extinction. #endangeredspecies #biology #science #fish

In the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic, our curator of forests (and resident bird nerd) chats about getting started birding and his far-flung adventures in search of rare avians. Listen now on your podcast platform of choice. Trust us, this one's a hoot! 🦉🎙 open.spotify.com/episode/0fVQ...

Fish & Sips tickets are available now! 🐟🍻 Join us for year 3 of the after-hours adventure at the Tennessee Aquarium. Enjoy a leisurely tour through River Journey and Ocean Journey while sampling beers from local and regional breweries along the way. tickets.tnaqua.org/events/01962...?

We are thrilled to be included in the USAToday/10Best Readers' Choice Awards poll for "Best Aquarium." Please show your support by voting for the Tennessee Aquarium daily through Monday, May 12!

Happy Earth Day, y'all! 🌎🌍🌏 To celebrate, here's a special episode of The Podcast Aquatic episode on raising new fish AND scientists at the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute! Listen now on all major podcast platforms or via this Spotify link! 🎙 buff.ly/VD1BguJ #sciencepodcast #earthday

We are thrilled to be included in the USAToday/10Best Readers' Choice Awards poll for "Best Aquarium." Please show your support by voting for the Tennessee Aquarium daily through Monday, May 12!

Today is Save the 🐘 Day, and in recognition of this important holiday, the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic features The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee w/ a preview of Elephants: Giants of the Desert 3D, coming to our IMAX theater 5/7! buff.ly/JT5jC9E

It's April, which means it's National Frog Month! 🐸 Our official podcast's latest episode leaps into the froggy fray with a toad-ally ribbiting discussion about all things anuran featuring two of our resident amphibian amigos! Listen now on your podcast platform of choice! 🎙

We're thrilled to welcome Andy Wood in his first week as our new President & CEO! 🎉 Andy brings a deep passion for conservation, guest experience, and animal well-being to his role as our executive officer. Join us in giving Andy a warm welcome to Chattanooga. We're excited for the journey ahead!

CONGRATULATIONS, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors! We're now North America's first National Park City. This impressive designation should be celebrated by everyone, especially those who came together over the past 40 years to dream big, work hard, and create this community! buff.ly/M5IaR3E

Is your heart rate back to normal today? Congratulations to the UTC Mocs Men's Basketball Team - the 2025 National Invitation Tournament Champions!

Love the mural art popping up in the River Journey building — featuring some of our freshwater animals? Now you can stop by the gift shop to take some home on apparel, reusable water bottles and more! 🐟 💙

Love the mural art popping up in the River Journey building — featuring some of our freshwater animals? Now you can stop by the gift shop to take some home on apparel, reusable water bottles and more! 🐟 💙

That gentle flap-flapping you're hearing is the sound of the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic gliding into your feed. This time, our aquarists gather for a fan-requested discussion of all things stingray! Tune in and listen now on your podcast platform of choice! 🎙

Help us keep our title of Newsweek's #1 Aquarium in the country! 🐟 🏆 The 2025 poll is now open and you can vote daily now through March 27! 🗳️ : buff.ly/MAGk2MJ

Need some good #science news in your feed? Check out this 👇 video! 🐟

Have you ever wondered about the technology that goes into bringing 3D movies to life? Well, you can thank Valerie Thomas and her illusion transmitter for that, and we wanted to share the story of this barrier-breaking innovator in our latest #IMAX #Riverwatch article.

#WorldWaterDay💧 celebrates water and with our newest IMAX Documentary we want you to consider taking time out of your World Water Day to learn about one of the most iconic marine creatures and the stars of that documentary. Tickets to see Call of the Dolphins 3D 🐬 are on sale now! buff.ly/MOWbft1

Jonathan Bird is like Jacques Cousteau 2.0, an underwater filmmaker for the YouTube generation. He joins us on the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic to chat about his newest giant-screen film, Call of the Dolphins 3D, now showing at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater! tnaqua.org/podcast/

Jonathan Bird is like Jacques Cousteau 2.0, an underwater filmmaker for the YouTube generation. He joins us on the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic to chat about his newest giant-screen film, Call of the Dolphins 3D, now showing at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater! tnaqua.org/podcast/

We found the end of the rainbow in Penguins' Rock! 🌈 🍀

Meet Brie! You're seeing her participate in scent training, and she's pretty stinking good at it. This consistent training will help us with her annual vet checkups and any other exams needed. These training sessions also allow Brie to practice her natural foraging skills in a fun, enriching way. 🦨

This is a fun and fascinating read. As an infrastructure appreciator, one of my favorite things about visiting the aquarium on a low traffic day is lingering at the bottom of the first big ramp/walkway in the RJ and listening to the pumps

For World Plumbing Day, we’re taking a closer look at the invisible infrastructure that plays a crucial role in the guest experience and the health of the Aquarium’s residents. Dive in with us! 🌊 tnaqua.org/riverwatch/m...

A green sea turtle I photographed in the Florida Keys. 🌿🌊🐢🦑 #photography #divesky

📣Save the date for the next episode of #OceanEncounters on March 26! 🐬🪸🔉 Join us for a stimulating live virtual discussion with #WHOI scientists who use #sound to study and protect the ocean. Learn more and register: go.whoi.edu/ocean-sound #DeafFriendly

Are you liking Bluesky, but thinking “gee, I wish there was more shark science and conservation on my feed?” I have the solution to your problem right here! 🌎🧪🦑🐠🦈 go.bsky.app/Q1x1gJB

Bringing you the Jellies at the Monterrey Bay Aquarium. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMlf...

Feed: "The Suburban Times" By: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Why butterflyfish...what big eyespots you have! 🐠 All the better to avoid you with! Or is it distract? Or intimidate? Though common, the factors influencing the diversity of eyespots have been poorly studied. Yet here, this FISHtery may be solved! (sorry) 👇🌍🧪 academic.oup.com/bio... #BSW25