An exciting new journey is about to launch at the Tennessee Aquarium. Visitors will soon have the opportunity to extend their Aquarium experience by venturing into the heart of “Tennessee’s Grand Canyon.” The River Gorge Explorer will transport as many as 70 passengers – up to five times daily - into the Gorge to experience this unspoiled stretch of the Tennessee River.

There is something lovable about frogs. Maybe it’s the way they stare at us with huge, unblinking eyes. Or it could be the way some species have slightly upturned mouths, making it appear as though they have smiles on their faces. Or maybe some frogs are just so icky, bumpy or gross they’re cool. Whatever the opinion, the Tennessee Aquarium hopes to inspire visitors to appreciate these natural wonders by opening a new frog exhibit featuring some brightly colored tropical frog species.

Taking care of penguins may be one of the coolest jobs in the world according to some Tennessee Aquarium visitors. Then they talk with the divers in the Secret Reef as big, toothy sharks swim past. “Maybe that’s the coolest job in the world,” they think to themselves. Or maybe it was the person working with the otters or seahorses.

U2 3D, the first-ever live action digital 3D film, will premiere on the giant screen at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater. This film, produced by 3ality Digital and distributed by National Geographic Entertainment, will be one of the hottest tickets in IMAX history.

The Beach Boys captured the essence of aquatic fun by singing, “Catch a wave and you’re sittin’ on top of the world.” At Penguins’ Rock, our gentoos and macaronis take that philosophy to heart by riding the waves and putting smiles on faces every day.

Cue the scary organ music….October brings a month of Thrills, Gills and Chills to the Tennessee Aquarium. This year’s celebration focuses on the chilling aspects of the predator / prey relationships in the natural world.

The largest environmental film festival in North America is coming to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Join the Tennessee River Gorge Trust when they host the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival Tour at the Tennessee Aquarium on Sunday, October 21st.

Join the Tennessee River Gorge Trust when they host the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival Tour at the Tennessee Aquarium on Sunday, October 21st. The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival Tour brings together award-winning environmental films in a spirit of inspiration and education.

“How did you get that penguin to ride up the escalator at the Tennessee Aquarium?” That’s one of the most asked questions the Aquarium has been getting since the latest Penguins’ Rock commercial began airing.

A blank wall is being transformed into a work of art at the Tennessee Aquarium, and the artist hopes his work takes visitors to a biome half a world away. Artist David Rock has painted murals for zoos and aquariums around the world.

The Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater promises to bring you face to face with some of the most thrilling animals the earth has ever seen with the film "Dinosaurs Alive! 3D," which opens March 30th. "Dinosaurs Alive! 3D" is a global adventure of science and discovery - featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period, to the monsters of the Cretaceous brought back to life in stunning IMAX realism.