Chattanooga - Tennessee Aquarium

The Tennessee Aquarium displays the freshwater fishes of the southern United States. 6 mi. west of the city, in the Raccoon Mountain recreation area, is one of the largest of the Tennessee Valley Authority's dams.

Over 9,000 specimens of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish live in recreated native environments. Visitors view the ecosystems of the Tennessee River and five major rivers from the around the world.

The Aquarium's newest addition, Ocean Journey, takes guests into the open ocean where sharks, stingrays and colorful reef fish glide through coral formations. Visitors can also experience a shark and ray touch pool and hundreds of free-flying butterflies. The weird and animals in Ocean Journey's "Boneless Beauties" gallery include graceful jellyfish, a giant octopus and cuttlefish. The original River Journey building takes guests on a freshwater adventure, with exhibits that showcase the Appalachian Cove Forest, a steamy Delta swamp and rivers of the world.