Public aquariums are a great place to go for vacation, or for an educational outing. Here's where to find public aquariums and exhibits located in Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee (East South Central USA). If you know of a public aquarium in these states that is not listed here, please send an email to: freshaquarium@aboutguide.com
1. Alabama - Estuarium
Alabama's Estuarium, located 35 miles from Mobile, offers interactive exhibits about Mobile Bay, the fourth largest estuary system in the United States.Geared toward education, the Estuarium offers a variety of educational opportunities, including graduate level courses, and down-loadable curricula for K-12 teachers who are bringing students to the Estuarium.
Member of: National Association of Marine Laboratories (NAML)
2. Kentucky - Newport Aquarium
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The website features information about travel, rates, and area activities. Also available are free down-loadable coloring and activity sheets (great for a rainy day activity, even if you don't visit the aquarium). The aquarium is open year round, and tickets are available online.
Member of: Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
3. Mississippi - No Public Aquariums
If you know of a public aquarium in this state, please send an email to: freshaquarium@aboutguide.com4. Tennessee - Tennessee Aquarium
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Once hailed as the largest aquarium in the world, the Tennessee Aquarium is second only to the Atlanta Aquarium. Located in Chattanooga, the aquarium offers field trips, tours, sleepovers, and hosts an IMAX theater.
The Tennessee Aquarium provides educational programs as well, including teacher workshops, programs for homeschooling, as well as Scouting programs. Only closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. tickets are available online.
Member of: Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
