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
Tune in to this episode below or check out more ways to listen on our Podcast Aquatic main page.
The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
