The Tennessee Aquarium is home to the largest collection of freshwater turtles in North America. While exploring the galleries, you might encounter a few turtles with furry green shells. Yes, that's algae, but don't worry! It's completely natural and actually serves an important purpose. (Not to mention apparently being a delicious snack that's always on hand — er — shell.) #turtle #turtles #animals #animalshorts #reptiles | Tennessee Aquarium

Home to 10,000 animals, come see why the Tennessee Aquarium is one of the best family outings the country. | Visit Chattanooga

32K views · 542 reactions | Senior Aquarist Ben Stenger gives some behind-the-scenes insights into the Aquarium's new exhibit of Darters, one of the most diverse class of fish living in Southeastern waterways. | Tennessee Aquarium | Facebook

The Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute is in its fifth year supporting restoration efforts for the Southern Appalachian Brook Trout. On June 5, the Aquarium and its partners released 280 fry of Tennessee's only native trout species into a beautiful mountain stream in the northeast corner of the state. | Tennessee Aquarium