Hallo-Weekend
at the
Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA,
Tenn. (Sept. 1, 2000) - Do the Boo during the new Hallo-Weekend
at the Tennessee Aquarium. From Friday night, Oct. 27, through
Sunday, Oct. 29, visitors can experience the spooky spectacular
that features creepy creatures, costumed divers and an "Invasion
of the Body Snatchers."
Cautiously tread into the Aquarium's lobby where visitors
will be greeted by a giant black widow spider sculpture looming
overhead. In the gargantuan Gulf and Nickajack exhibits, visitors
will see a sunken galleon and treasure chest, along with jack-o-lanterns
for the fish to nibble on. Costumed divers play trick or treat
with stealthy stingrays and colossal catfish that slurp up
squid and shrimp like mini candy bars during feeding dives.
Enter
a vaulted, venomous chamber where 50 of the world's deadliest
creatures slither, creep and crawl in the Aquarium's newest
gallery "VENOM: Striking Beauties." Get face to fang with
the legendary black mamba. See the spine tingling, deceptively
delicate lionfish. Get goosebumps when the Goliath birdeater
tarantula leers at you from her lair.
"Invasion of the Body Snatchers" will be the featured film
in the Aquarium's auditorium . . . not the famed Hollywood
"B" movie, but the National Geographic documentary about the
bizarre, fascinating and sometimes gross world of parasites.
Starring the Aquarium's chief research scientist Dr. George
Benz, the film will show at scheduled times throughout the
day.
Gallery presentations give visitors an opportunity to get
frighteningly familiar with a variety of multi-legged creatures
and scary animal skeletons. Kids can hunt for Halloween creepy
critters with the help of an activity card (PDF format)
that can be turned in for a yummy "Yucker Sucker" trick or
treat.
To complete the Hallo-Weekend, head over to the IMAX Theater
to experience the mummies, myth and magnitude of ancient Egypt
in the newest IMAX film "Mysteries of Egypt." The film takes
viewers back in time to witness the building of the pyramids
and the drama of tomb robbers. Learn about the mummy's curse
and see how King Tut's mummy was ceremoniously prepared for
burial.
Hallo-Weekend activity descriptions and prices follow:
PHANTOM OF THE AQUA HALLOWEEN PARTY:
Friday, Oct. 27, 7 - 10 p.m.
Child: $4/Member; $8/Non-member
Adult: $6/Member; $12/Non-member (Non-member price includes
Aquarium admission)
Call 267-FISH to make a reservation
Don your best costume and celebrate Halloween at the Aquarium
with a party full of fun, spooks, crafts and surprises, trick
or treat for goodies in the galleries and win prizes in the
hall of games. Listen as storytellers weave eerie tales in
the Delta swamp gallery and watch costumed divers feed the
hungry predators of the deep. Price includes Papa John's pizza
and a soft drink, compliments of Coca-Cola.
HALLO-WEEKEND AT THE TENNESSEE AQUARIUM:
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28 and 29
Child (3-12): $6.50/Non-member; FREE/Member
Adult: $11.95/Non-member; FREE/Member
Aquarium/IMAX combo tickets are $16.25 for adults and $9.95
for children.
Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.tnaqua.org
or by phone at 1-800-262-0695.
(Event description in news release. Feeding dives are scheduled
at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.)
MUMMIES AT THE IMAX: "MYSTERIES OF EGYPT":
Film shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Child (3-12): $4.95
Adult: $6.95
Aquarium/IMAX combo tickets are $16.25 for adults and $9.95
for children.
Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.tnaqua.org
or by phone at 1-800-262-0695. (Film description in news release.)
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