
River Society recognizes donors to the Tennessee Aquarium’s Annual Fund who wish to make a greater impact on our animals and programs.
We hope that you and your family and friends will visit often, to see the breadth and depth of the positive impact you’re making at the Aquarium. You will also receive invitations to events and programs created especially for the Society.
River Society Giving Levels & Benefits
Conservationist ($1,000 – $2,499)
- Complimentary Family Deluxe membership, with two member guest passes. Deluxe memberships include free admission to all IMAX documentaries and discounts on IMAX Hollywood films.
- Four complimentary one-time Aquarium admission tickets.
- Personalized behind-the-scenes tour of the Aquarium (one tour annually, up to 6 people)*
- Priority event registration and special event pricing for Aquarium events, camps, and other programs.
- Donor recognition in the Tennessee Aquarium’s Lobby and Annual Report.
- Invitation to River Society events at the Aquarium or IMAX Theater.
*To best serve you, please provide at least two weeks’ notice when scheduling tours and meet-and-greet experiences. For your safety, please note that age and height restrictions may apply.
Guardian ($2,500 – $4,999)
includes all Conservationist benefits, plus:
- Eight complimentary one-time Aquarium admission tickets.
- Stingray Bay Feeding experience (annually, up to 6 people)*
*To best serve you, please provide at least two weeks’ notice when scheduling tours and meet-and-greet experiences. For your safety, please note that age and height restrictions may apply.
Sustainer ($5,000 – $9,999)
includes all Guardian benefits, plus:
Private Meet-and-Greet Experience with one of the following: Penguin, Lemur, Otter, Octopus (annual, up to 4 people)*
*To best serve you, please provide at least two weeks’ notice when scheduling tours and meet-and-greet experiences. For your safety, please note that age and height restrictions may apply.
Visionary ($10,000 – $24,999)
includes all Sustainer benefits, plus:
Private tour experience, choice of the Aquarium’s Animal Care Facility or Conservation Institute (one-time, up to 8 people)*
*To best serve you, please provide at least two weeks’ notice when scheduling tours and meet-and-greet experiences. For your safety, please note that age and height restrictions may apply.
President’s Circle ($25,000+)
includes all Visionary benefits, plus:
includes all Visionary benefits, plus:
Customized Field Excursion with Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute Biologists (one-time, up to 4 people)*
*To best serve you, please provide at least two weeks’ notice when scheduling tours and meet-and-greet experiences. For your safety, please note that age and height restrictions may apply.
Please contact Mary Anne Williams at 423-785-3037 for more information on the President’s Circle.
Want to make a recurring gift?
Give NowFor more information about the Tennessee Aquarium Annual Fund, contact Mary Anne Williams at [email protected] or call (423) 785-3037.


