Scouts participate in Scout Days at the Tennessee Aquarium. / Photo by Casey Phillips and contributed by the Tennessee AquariumCollege students, members of scouting organizations and their families can take advantage of half-priced admission to the Tennessee Aquarium from Sept. 10-30.
Scouts can get the discount by wearing their uniform, sash or a scouting activity shirt. Scouting staff also are eligible for discounted admission by presenting a valid paystub.
College students, staff and faculty members must present their ID, transcript or paystub.
The discount applies to the entire visiting party and is offered on all Aquarium tickets, 45-minute IMAX film screenings and combo ticket purchases, including repeat visits.
However, the tickets must be purchased onsite at the Aquarium ticketing center or the IMAX 3D Theater box office. Tickets purchased online or by phone will not be eligible for the discount. Tickets must also be redeemed by Sept. 30, and IMAX discounts are only valid on 45-minute screenings, not feature-length films.
In both Aquarium buildings, visitors can interact with Aquarium experts and enjoy up-close encounters with animals during several daily programs.
The newest exhibit, “Island Life,” opened earlier this year and features colorful panther chameleons, sleek monitor lizards and a school of glimmering flashlight fish. Guests can also catch a showing of Volcanoes 3D: The Fires of Creation, Apollo 11: First Steps Edition or Great Barrier Reef 3D at the IMAX 3D Theater.
Scout and College Days Discount Rates:
* Tennessee Aquarium: $17 (adults and college students) / $11 (ages 3-12)
* IMAX: $6 (adults) / $5 (ages 3-12)
* Tennessee Aquarium/IMAX combo ticket: $21 (adults) / $14 (ages 3-12)