Curious about what the Tennessee Aquarium’s team of researchers is working on in their new riverfront conservation science facility?
Come see for yourself with a tour of the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute, 175 Baylor School Road. The Institute is opening its doors to the public for a 4 p.m. tour on Tuesday, June 20. Additional tours are offered Tuesdays, July 25 and Aug. 22.
Visit the main learning, research and conservation spaces in the new building, including research labs and propagation room. Participants will follow the journey of a raindrop as it makes its way from the Conservation Institute’s roof into the Tennessee River and to the ocean beyond.
“This is a great opportunity for people to see the new freshwater science center and learn more about what our experts are doing to better understand and protect the amazing aquatic animals across the Southeast,” says Thom Benson, Aquarium director of external affairs.
“Aquarium scientists with specialized training in conservation genetics, field biology, watershed education and geographic mapping work with other scientists throughout the country to tackle some of the challenges facing our rivers and streams.”