Experience the excitement of the Aquarium from behind the scenes! Do you have a budding marine biologist in the family? Our Marine Biologist for a Day program takes kids behind the scenes where all the scientific action happens!

Join us for fun, learning, and adventure!

Marine Biologist for a day 

$35 (Ages 8-12) - $40 (ages 13+) plus tax, 4 person minimum

Participants spend the day behind the scenes learning what it takes to be a Marine Biologist. Includes a squid dissection, water chemistry experiment, a complete tour of the behind the scenes areas, microscope lab, watch a dive show; plus have lunch in front of our amazing dining room tank and watch a dive show! 

Lunch & t-shirt provided.

Available for elementary, middle & high school students. 

Pre-registration required, call 615-514-3474 to register.

Education Tour 

$11.95 (ages 4-10) - $13.95 (ages 11+) plus tax

Learn fun and interesting facts about our incredible marine life and the 200,000 galloon fish tank which they live in during this 30 minute tour. You'll also learn about the importance of our world's oceans and have a Q&A session with one of our biology staff members. 

Lunch included.

Advanced reservation required, call 615-514-3474 to reserve.

Group Q&A sessions with one of our staff biologists also available upon request.

$5.00 plus tax per person

Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour

Learn about the Aquarium's inner workings, from filtration to fish food preparation. This 30 minute tour includes a guided tour with a biologist, and a view of our 200,000 gallon salt water tank from above. Great for all ages. Close supervision is required with a chaperone per every 10 children/students. Limit of 10 people maximum per tour.

Advanced reservations required, call 615-514-3474 to reserve.

$7 plus tax per person

Education programs are subject to change and/or cancellation. Must be reserved in advance. Please call to RSVP at 615-514-3474 and ask for the Education Coordinator or fill out the Request Form for more information. 

exclusive Behind the scenes Aquarium Tour

Learn about the Aquarium fish tanks, resident aquatic life and the importance of our world's oceans. This tour includes everything from the standard Behind The Scenes Tour and is an hour long. Great for ages 8 and up. Limit of 10 people maximum per tour.

Advanced reservations required, call 615-514-3474 to reserve.

$10 plus tax per person