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Your gifts support educational programs as well as conservation and research efforts in the region.

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So real, It's unreal
The huge, six-story screen at the IMAX 3D Theater puts YOU in the action. Travel to undersea reefs filled with colorful creatures, or visit exotic locations from around the world.

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Conservation Society

The Aquarium provides more than $1 million in free educational programs and conservation services to the community each year. This would not be possible without community support. Your membership is included in your contribution. Conservation Society members receive exclusive benefits.

Founder Level   $5,000 + 
($4,524 is tax deductible)              » JOIN NOW
A gift of $5,000 provides admission for 20 elementary school classes to visit and have a science classroom program.

Chairman Level $2,500 - $4,999 
($2,236 is tax deductible)  » JOIN NOW
A gift of $2,500 purchases costumes so that children can “become” their favorite animal during an outreach program.

President Level  $1,000 - $2,499  ($848 is tax deductible)   » JOIN NOW
A gift of $1,800 provides water quality testing equipment to teach students in biology fundamentals in local streams.


JOIN THE CONSERVATION SOCIETY TODAY:
Click above or call Heather Degaetano, Director of Development at (423) 785-4106 or email us at contributions@tnaqua.org. Thank you.

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Reuse Grocery Bags

Plastic grocery bags get into our waters and are mistaken as prey by whales and other animals. The bags can choke the animals and are often found in the stomachs of animals that have passed away. Plastic can take hundreds if not thousands of years to break down. Stop using plastic bags and start bringing your own reusable bags when you go shopping. Each Earth Fare store donates $.05 for each bag reused by its customers to a local non-profit. The Tennessee Aquarium benefits from this program from July 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010.

Volunteers Needed

The Tennessee Aquarium is a private, non-profit organization and volunteers are vital to our success. Aquarium Volunteers educate our guests, care for our plants and animals, assist in our offices or volunteer behind the acrylic walls as divers. Discover the unique, educational and fun volunteer opportunities at the Tennessee Aquarium.
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By diving in now, you'll be among the first to learn about new animals and exhibits, conservation programs, special events at the Aquarium and new films coming to the IMAX 3D Theater.
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Make a Contribution

Your donations ensure continued growth for our conservation and research efforts. Your additional support means our accredited team of educators will have the funding to reach out to tomorrow's environmental stewards with vital programming.
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