Explore the world in one amazing place!
Every day, the Tennessee Aquarium showcases thousands of animals from nearly every habitat on Earth. Beginning in March, the Aquarium will kick off Global Passport, a yearlong celebration of the amazing natural wonders found on each continent – viewable without ever leaving the Chattanooga riverfront!
Fill Your Passport
When you visit the Aquarium, look for creatures representing all seven continents, then visit the gift shop for a new continent sticker to add to your global passport sheet each month.
Download Global Passport Activity Sheet
March – North America
April – South America
May – Asia
June – Africa
July – Australia
August – Europe
September – Antarctica
We're open with your safety in mind!
Aquarium at Home
Before or after departing on your round-the-world adventure, you can gain additional insights about the animals you’ll encounter through the Aquarium’s social media channels, which will host a steady stream of behind-the-scenes videos and live-streamed keeper chats centered on each month’s featured continent.
APRIL: South America
This month, we’re exploring the continent of South America! South America is the fourth largest continent on the planet and is made up of very diverse habitats including rainforest, desert, mountain and ocean environments.
Look for these and more South American species as you tour both buildings.
Yellow and Blue Poison Dart Frog
Find this amphibian in Discovery Hall!
Arapaima
Find this super-sized fish in River Giants!
Red-Headed Amazon River Turtle
You'll find this species in Turtles of the World
Red Piranha
Keep an eye out for this fish in Rivers of the World!
Electric Eel
Spot this "shocking" species in Rivers of the World.
Redtail Catfish
Head to River Giants to find this colorful fish.
South America
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