First time visiting the Chattanooga Aquarium, but won't be the last. Go ahead and upgrade your ticket to include the IMAX theater. Both are well worth the time invested. The penguin exhibit is a site to behold.

The TN Aquarium is centrally located in downtown - easy to get to by car (plenty of parking available) or via the free shuttle service. Large Aquarium made up of two buildings - one for sea and one for freshwater. Well layed out with very good displays of all sorts of water related animals and varieties of fish. Allow several... More

The aquarium is fascinating and the butterfly exhibit was almost magical. Have been several times, and loved it each time.

Cannot explain how great this is...from the jellyfish to the seahorse exhibits to the sharks and stingrays and then let's head to the river... it is the best aquarium we've experienced and will hope to come back soon with the grandkids

Aquarium is a nice place to spend a few hours. We had a rainy afternoon and were glad to find an inexpensive way keep dry. Great for anyone.

The two aquarium buildings (sea water and fresh water) should really have a two-day pass as there is so much to see that it gets a bit overwhelming. We especially liked the jellyfish and seahorse exhibits, unique in aquariums we have visited. The weedy sea dragons were amazing. Bring your money as the entry charge is about $25. with no... More

Such a great aquarium - perfect for the whole family or just a date with you and your signifcant other. Don't miss it!

This is a very large facility (two buildings), with a tremendous variety of aquatic life (rivers to swamps to oceans). The displays are really well-done, with room to spread out and appreciate the exhibits. The butterfly pavilion was nearly as good as the one at the Smithsonian, and the jellyfish exhibit was ethereal and beautiful. The tour is self-guided, and... More

There’s plenty to see here. The aquarium occupies two buildings with multiple levels. The exhibits feature all different types of fish in their native habitat, and several “touch tanks” where you can actually touch them. There’s a butterfly pavilion where butterflies fly freely and one even landed on my granddaughter’s finger, much to her delight. To exit the aquarium, you... More