Tennessee Aquarium - Saltwater

We always learn something new whenever we visit Aquariums.  There is so much information to absorb about these creatures that God made.  It always amazes me how much God made these creatures to take care of themselves and how the nature world works together.  It never ceases to amaze me the uniqueness and beauty of these animals.  We truly serve a Magnificent Creator.

This is the third post discussing the things that we observed while at the Tennessee Aquarium.  The Ocean Journey is the building that houses the saltwater creatures as well as the penguins, otters and butterflies. 

Always a favorite among the children are the touch pools.  The Sturgeon Encounter exhibit was no different.  This was especially exciting to James because he had never had the opportunity to touch a Sturgeon.

Always touch the sea animals gently with the 2 fingers and wash hands thoroughly afterwards.

We went all the way to the top of the building where you could see a wonderful view of the Tennessee River.  These rocking chairs were a welcome sight for weary tourists.

After a rest, we went to the penguin exhibit.  This was one of my favorite exhibits.  Matthew enjoyed playing near the plastic penguins.  So cute ~ we discovered he is as tall as a Gentoo Penguin which average 30 - 35 inches tall.  Wouldn't it be cute to see him stand beside a real Gentoo?

 Elizabeth too was fascinated by these plastic friends.

 Peek a boo!

Such loveable friends she just had to give them a hug! 

One of our favorite children's fiction books is Mr. Popper's Penguins.  That was the first book I read aloud that everyone of us laughed at several of the chapters.   

These penguins were quite playful and would follow your fingers as you moved them against the glass.  They were so close you could nearly touch them.  Matthew loved it! 

These people look too happy to be in jail!  ha ha!  Seriously, this shark cage was designed by director Peter Gimbel for the documentary of great white sharks called Blue Water, White Death (1971).  It actually has a dent in the back where it was attacked by a great white shark.  Peter Gimbel used the documentary as the inspiration for his novel, Jaws. 

James in his favorite environment. 

Dinner anyone?

We were getting weary near the end of our day. 

Not this little guy though I think he took a short snooze in the aquarium.

Aunt Leigh Anne just enjoying the tropical fish.

Such fun adventures we have had learning about the creatures of the sea.  Thanks for journeying along with us.  If you ever get the opportunity to visit the Tennessee Aquarium I suggest you go.  As one of the top visited sites in Tennessee, there is something everyone would enjoy there.