The end of the summer can be a trying time for parents and grandparents looking to keep the kiddos entertained before school starts. Luckily, this butterfly garden in Chattanooga is not only a great local spot, it’s nationally acclaimed! Here are some things you need to know about this truly unique Tennessee attraction.
ravas51 - Flickr The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga has long been a staple on the city’s riverfront. Opened in 1992 as a part of a massive revitalization effort for the city’s downtown, the Aquarium is now a shining jewel for the city.
Tennessee Aqua The Aquarium features birds and fish from around the world. The exhibits will walk you through habitats from the hill-lined creeks of East Tennessee through the Mississippi watershed and in to the ocean.
Tennessee Aquarium - TripAdvisor One of the coolest exhibits at the aquarium is the Butterfly Garden. The exhibit features hundreds of butterflies including Glass Wings, Monarchs, and Indian Leafs (good luck spotting that one).
txmason - TripAdvisor The garden is in a beautiful, glass walled part of the aquarium. The habitat features exotic flowers, a beautiful waterfall, and the sounds of tropical birds.
J. - Flickr The butterflies are primarily from Central and South America. The aquarium actually partners with local farmers there to conserve and showcase these butterflies in an effort to not only provide income for those farmers but also to preserve the natural environments of the butterflies.
J - Flickr The aquarium releases butterflies daily, so be sure to ask when you get there what the schedules are for that day’s butterfly releases.
Tennessee Butterfly House - Wikimedia While you’re at the aquarium, be sure to take advantage of the other interactive experiences that they offer! They do multiple daily presentations with the lemurs, penguins, alligators, and more!
Don Burkett - Flickr The aquarium opens at 10 AM every day and stops admittance at 6 PM (but they don’t close the building until 7:30). Tickets are $30 for adults, $19 for kids 3-12, and free for kids younger than 3. Visit them at 1 Broad St. in Chattanooga.
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ravas51 - Flickr
The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga has long been a staple on the city’s riverfront. Opened in 1992 as a part of a massive revitalization effort for the city’s downtown, the Aquarium is now a shining jewel for the city.
Tennessee Aqua
The Aquarium features birds and fish from around the world. The exhibits will walk you through habitats from the hill-lined creeks of East Tennessee through the Mississippi watershed and in to the ocean.
Tennessee Aquarium - TripAdvisor
One of the coolest exhibits at the aquarium is the Butterfly Garden. The exhibit features hundreds of butterflies including Glass Wings, Monarchs, and Indian Leafs (good luck spotting that one).
txmason - TripAdvisor
The garden is in a beautiful, glass walled part of the aquarium. The habitat features exotic flowers, a beautiful waterfall, and the sounds of tropical birds.
J. - Flickr
The butterflies are primarily from Central and South America. The aquarium actually partners with local farmers there to conserve and showcase these butterflies in an effort to not only provide income for those farmers but also to preserve the natural environments of the butterflies.
J - Flickr
The aquarium releases butterflies daily, so be sure to ask when you get there what the schedules are for that day’s butterfly releases.
Tennessee Butterfly House - Wikimedia
While you’re at the aquarium, be sure to take advantage of the other interactive experiences that they offer! They do multiple daily presentations with the lemurs, penguins, alligators, and more!
Don Burkett - Flickr
The aquarium opens at 10 AM every day and stops admittance at 6 PM (but they don’t close the building until 7:30). Tickets are $30 for adults, $19 for kids 3-12, and free for kids younger than 3. Visit them at 1 Broad St. in Chattanooga.
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