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Animals

Gentoo Penguin

Pygoscelis papua

North American River Otter

Lontra canadensis

Animals

Tangerine Darter

Percina aurantiaca

Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

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Explore All Animals

Southern Appalachian Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)

trout in the Tennessee Aquarium's mountain stream habitat

Exhibits

From the mountains to the sea

River Journey

Ridges to Rivers

Appalachian Cove Forest

Delta Country

River Giants

Rivers of the World

Turtles of the World

Tennessee River

Tennessee Aquarium Plaza

Ocean Journey

Tropical Cove

Butterfly Garden

Explore the Butterfly Garden, a tropical oasis full of vibrant plants and fluttering clouds of delicate, jewel-like insects.

Penguins’ Rock

Secret Reef

Boneless Beauties

Island Life

Lake Sturgeon Cam

Lake Sturgeon Cam

Secret Reef

Penguins' Rock

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