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Educators

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The Tennessee Aquarium strives to connect learners of all ages with nature through enriching and engaging experiential learning programs facilitated by passionate, expert educators.

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Group Visits

Plan your next field trip at the Aquarium!

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Aquarium Educator Stephanie Soto holding a snake ambassador animal while a student safely touches the snake to see what the skin feels like

Outreach Programs

Can’t come to the Aquarium? Then let the Aquarium come to YOU!

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Aquarium educator Marcus Hollo leading a Sea Sprouts early childhood education session

Aquarium Educator Guides

Check out these standard-aligned lesson plans for your visit!

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Volunteer with us at the Aquarium!

Help engage guests in the Aquarium to enhance their visit as a Gallery Volunteer.

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Education volunteer

Educator Discounts

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Admission

The Tennessee Aquarium offers discounts on admission for K-12 Educators, including certified Homeschool teachers (must show employee ID, paystub or certification).

The discount equals 11% off adult and/or youth admission, and will be applied to everyone in the paying party.

Discounted tickets are available on-site only.

Membership

The Tennessee Aquarium offers a 20% discount on Aquarium Membership levels K-12 Educators, including certified Homeschool teachers (must show paystub/proof of employment).

Discounted memberships are available onsite only.

If you have specific questions regarding these discounts, please email [email protected]

Special Experiences

Check this space for any upcoming experiences planned by our Education department!