Catch A Wave Of Fun At Tennessee Aquarium

Anyone can be ‘sittin’ on top of the world’ by cruising on over to the Tennessee Aquarium for the Tropical Holiday Adventure through January 6th.

This quick trip allows people to bask in balmy temperatures while enjoying crystal clear ocean views, Caribbean holiday music, cascading waterfalls and lush tropical forests.

Throughout this journey guests will learn more about exotic island and underwater wildlife in a relaxed setting.

Tropically clad Santa divers will lead visitors on an adventure through a spectacular coral reef filled with big, toothy sharks and a multitude of colorful fish. Move into the shallows at Shark Island where keepers will be feeding guitarfish, stingrays and bamboo sharks. Relax and reach out. All of the aquatic residents at Shark Islandare friendly and welcome the human touch.

In the distance the call of the hyacinth macaws beckons. Through the lush vegetation the brilliant blue and vivid yellow of the largest member of the parrot family really stands out. Each day visitors will get a chance to see these “Parrot Heads” display some remarkable behaviors during a special keeper talk that is engaging for all ages.

Guests can recharge by meandering through a tropical forest filled with hundreds of beautiful butterflies. Every day dozens are hatched and released to swirl around the exotic plants that provide nectar and shelter. Festive looking wood partridges can be seen strutting among the butterfly trees searching for seeds and fruit. Peaceful, relaxing and awesome are words visitors use to describe this slice of paradise.

The fun extends throughout both buildings at the Tennessee Aquarium. Unplug while enjoying the exotic animals that dwell in the tropical habitats in the Rivers of the World gallery in River Journey. Or check out the high energy antics of the river otters during “enrichment” time. See what happens when treats like ice and toys mix with the Aquarium’s wacky otters. There are always amazing moments with seahorses and seadragons. Enjoy watching these animals “Slurpin’ a Cheeseburger in Paradise” with our seahorse experts during an afternoon feeding show. -- www.tnaqua.org