The Tennessee Aquarium is a Unique Peek at Freshwater Life

The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee is one of the highest-rated aquariums in the United States. While most aquariums focus on marine and sea life, the Tennessee Aquarium divides its exhibitions between fresh and saltwater, giving it a unique advantage.

Chattanooga, a city of around 180,000 residents on the Tennessee River in southeastern Tennessee, is a natural place for an aquarium that has a focus on freshwater life. The Tennessee River and the natural environment surrounding the city is rich in flora and fauna that are representative of North American freshwater systems.

Here, in addition to the newer saltwater exhibitions that the aquarium also has, you can see some of North America and the world’s most exciting and unique freshwater animals up close and personal.

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Some of the highlights at the Tennessee Aquarium include the prehistoric sturgeon fish, playful river otters, giant catfish, and various turtle species that show off just how much there is to discover on Earth’s freshwater environments.

The River Journey Building, which hosts the freshwater exhibitions, was inaugurated in 1992 and continues to serve as a world pioneer for showcasing the beauty of freshwater life.

Any visitor to Chattanooga should definitely take the time to spend a morning or afternoon at this fascinating aquarium, which is truly unique.