Whether through exhibit design and maintenance, diet planning and preparation, training, or veterinary care, our team of experts works each day to provide a a healthy environment for every Aquarium creature.

Environmental Enrichment

Enrichment is one of the most important ways the Tennessee Aquarium provides extraordinary animal care.

While enrichment is a very important part of keeping animals healthy and happy, a lot of times, it simply looks like play. For example, it could be the introduction of a new holiday-themed toy or special treats inside ice discovered in an animal’s habitat.

Whether it’s introducing river otters to a brand new toy, providing a tortoise with a tasty new treat, or encouraging the Giant Pacific Octopus to use its incredible smarts to solve puzzles, enrichment is a full-time job. Our animal husbandry staff work every day to provide Aquarium animals with the most nurturing and engaging environment possible.