Thrills, Gills & Chills | Chattanooga Halloween Party

There are no creaky doors or spooky music at the Tennessee Aquarium, just good Halloween Fun. Visitors might be surprised by some of the amazing critters they’ll encounter during our Chattanooga Halloween Party, “Thrills, Gills and Chills” October 1st to 31st, 2011. Visit during October and save $5 off each child admission.

NEW ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS IN RANGER RICK’S BACKYARD SAFARI
Visitors will enjoy exciting new animal programs in Ranger Rick’s Backyard Safari. Meet “Creatures of the Night” during a special stage program each morning at 10:45 am. Dozens of other amazing animals from a flying squirrel to beautiful birds and creepy crawlies like tarantulas are part of the fun. Even if you don't want to meet a lizard or praying mantis up close, you can enjoy special feedings, costumed divers and themed keeper talks designed to bring visitors closer to some of  nature’s most feared creatures.

Thrills, Gills & Chills
Special Program Schedule for October:

FREE with Aquarium admission

10:15 AM – The Tooth About Piranhas
River Journey, Keeper Talk in Ranger Rick’s Backyard Safari

10:30 AM – Pumpkins & Penguins
Ocean Journey, Keeper talk in Penguins’ Rock

10:45 AM – Creatures of the Night
River Journey, Stage Program in Ranger Rick’s Backyard Safari

11:00 AM - Scaredy Cat-Fish
River Journey, Costumed divers in Nickajack Lake

11:00 & 11:30 AM – Bite Fright Dive Show
Ocean Journey, Secret Reef

11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 12:45 PM, 2:00 PM and 2:15 PM – Up Close with Creatures
River Journey, Stage Program in Ranger Rick’s Backyard Safari

1:30 PM – Jaws & Claws
Ocean Journey, Animal feedings in Boneless Beauties

1:30 PM – Treat Time for Otters
River Journey, Otter Program in Cove Forest

1:45 PM – Pumpkins & Penguins
Ocean Journey, Keeper talk in Penguins’ Rock

2:00 & 2:30 PM– Bite Fright Dive Show
Ocean Journey, Secret Reef

2:00 PM – Divers Delight
River Journey, Costumed divers in Gulf of Mexico

Aqua-Scarium Halloween Party

Friday, October 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Join us Friday, October 30th from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm for a huge night of family fun. Come in costume and party with the wild things throughout both Aquarium buildings. You’ll enjoy costumed divers, games, treats and a dance floor ready for pint-sized pirates, adorable angels and superheroes galore.  
>> Click here to register.

Awesome Autumn Fall Leaf Cruises aboard the River Gorge Explorer

Treat your family to one of the best fall color cruises in the Southeast. Naturalists on the Tennessee Aquarium’s River Gorge Explorer highlight history and wildlife on every trip. 

IMAX 3D Theater

Now showing:

Tornado Alley 3D takes audiences on a giant screen science adventure to discover how tornado's form and evolve. Join famed storm chaser Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2 as they attempt to gather data and footage from within a tornado.

Born to Be Wild 3D, winner of six 2011 Giant Screen Cinema Association Awards. This is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. Narrated by Academy-Award® winner Morgan Freeman, the film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them. 

Thrilling Adventure Awaits You in Chattanooga

When ChattaBOOga transforms itself from Chattanooga, it’s not the typical haunted venue. October in Chattanooga offers thrilling, chilling adventure and family fun you can’t experience anywhere else.

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Aquarium Memberships

If the thought of not being a member of the Tennessee Aquarium scares you, click here to join or renew today.

Clowning Around

Test your powers of observation. Click the clownfish and look very closely. You’ll be surprised at what you see!