Aquarium Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden

Mason Perkins 2 months ago

This is a wonderful aquarium, from the outside fountain area to the educational and fascinating information. And of course the fish and other aquatic life are mesmerizing. Everything is very artistic and modern. I was disappointed that the glowing jellyfish exhibit was gone, but they are always changing to keep things fresh, so that's understandable.

Anthony Giáp Đinh 3 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We've brought our kids here many times, and every visit has been a wonderful experience. The aquarium is clean, well-maintained, and full of amazing marine life. There are so many interactive exhibits that keep the kids entertained while also teaching them about the ocean and wildlife. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and it's easy to spend several hours exploring everything. It's a perfect destination for families, and our children are always excited to come back. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Chattanooga. We'll definitely keep coming back!

Tim Gobel 4 months ago

This was a very good experience. We really enjoyed both locations. Not my first time there, but always a great time everytime.

Rodney G a year ago

Let’s just say… if you’ve ever been to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, then visiting the Chattanooga Aquarium feels a little like going from a five-star cruise to a paddleboat in a pond. Don’t get me wrong—the building is nice, the staff is friendly, and they do have a couple cool exhibits. But after all the hype, I expected more. You walk in thinking you’re about to witness an epic undersea adventure… and instead, it feels like someone’s very expensive fish tank collection. They split it into two buildings (saltwater and freshwater), which sounds cool until you realize that means twice the walking and half the wow. A lot of empty space, a few turtles pretending to care, and one very suspicious-looking catfish giving side-eye like he knew I was underwhelmed. It’s not terrible. It’s just not $40-per-ticket level awesome either. If you’ve got young kids or just need to kill a couple hours indoors, it works. But if you’re coming expecting “Finding Nemo: Live,” you might end up just finding your way to the gift shop early. Worth a visit once—but if you’ve seen Atlanta’s aquarium, keep your expectations swimming somewhere in the shallow end. 🐟

Kevin Ao 2 years ago

The Tennessee Aquarium stands out as my favorite aquarium experience to date. Its thoughtful layout divides the aquatic wonders into distinct journeys: the Ocean Journey for saltwater fish and the River Journey for freshwater species. Highlights include encountering river giants, mesmerizing jellyfish, and the majestic giant sea turtle. The facility is impeccably clean and designed for easy navigation, ensuring an enjoyable visit. Plan to spend about an hour exploring each journey, making it a perfect day of underwater exploration.