The official podcast of the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Gain new insights into the animals — even the human kind — living and working in one of the world’s largest freshwater-focused aquariums!
Episodes
See what you’ve missed and what’s coming soon!
Episode #37: I Saw De-Sign
In this episode, meet two of the minds behind the design of the Aquarium’s many exhibits. Whether it’s prioritizing an animal’s wellbeing in its future home or ensuring a habitat has the best sightlines for guests, seeing an exhibit from an artistic concept to a walkable, explorable space is a lengthy one, if often as invisible as it is hugely important.
Learn why the poison dart frog exhibit is our exhibit designer’s favorite habitat in the aquarium: https://youtu.be/a-qDFRaxUEo?si=eX8QCeWPz1TzMRlW
Check out our previous deep-dive episode focusing on the design, construction and ecological success of our large stream exhibit: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pwR614ev4iW98NxGQXBiq?si=d185a2897c984ace
Episode Cast
- Casey Phillips, senior communications specialist/host
- Jeff Worley, director of exhibits/graphics
- Thom Demas, vice president and chief husbandry and exhibits officer
The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
Printed sustainably on 100% post-consumer recycled paper with UV ink, each issue is filled with fascinating stories about Tennessee’s native species, rich history, and unique culture. It’s also your guide to exploring state parks and planning your next outdoor adventure.
Become a Tennessee Conservationist and subscribe at tnconservationist.org.
Join other conservation enthusiasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Upcoming Episodes
- Enrichment 101
- Photography at the Aquarium
- Working with “dangerous” animals
- How to volunteer at the Aquarium and why you should
- Monarch migration
