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Support our mission to connect people with nature and empower them to make informed decisions about water and wildlife.

The Tennessee Aquarium is a nonprofit organization changing the way our community cares for its rivers, streams and tributaries, which are a vital link to the ocean. Together with our members and donors, we can deepen our connection to the richly diverse aquatic environments all around us.

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Veterinary Medical Hospital

As we look to the future, our team recognizes the need to modernize and expand our veterinary capabilities to keep pace with the growing demands of our care, research, and educational programs. This essential initiative will enhance the well-being of our animals and elevate the state of the Aquarium’s veterinary care and scientific research for decades to come.

This project is currently in the research and development phase.

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Generous community support also helps drive innovative new exhibits, additional expertise, and veterinary resources to ensure the highest level of care for the animals in our care.

The ripple effects of these gifts, of all sizes, have profoundly impacted our community and the Southeast.

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