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Aquarium Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden
📍 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402🌐 tnaqua.org/exhibit/butterfly-garden
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
About Aquarium Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden
Aquarium Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden is an aquarium in Chattanooga, TN. The Butterfly Garden features more than 1,000 butterflies from over two dozen species flying freely throughout the gallery, with an interactive chrysalis viewing window displaying newly arrived chrysalises and recently emerged butterflies. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 386 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Main Attraction
- Butterfly Garden with 1,000+ freely flying butterflies
- Species
- Over two dozen species from Costa Rican farms
- Experience
- Warm, light-filled gallery with aromatic blooms and cascading waterfall
- Best For
- All ages
💡 Did You Know?
- The Butterfly Garden features more than 1,000 butterflies from over two dozen species flying freely throughout the gallery, with an interactive chrysalis viewing window displaying newly arrived chrysalises and recently emerged butterflies
- The venue features an IMAX Theater in addition to the butterfly garden and aquarium exhibits, providing multiple entertainment and educational experiences in one location
- The attraction maintains a 4.8-star rating across 386 reviews, with consistently positive feedback about the overall experience and value
- Visitors can interact with marine life by petting stingrays and sturgeons as part of the hands-on educational experience
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan to spend at least 2+ hours to fully explore both buildings and exhibits. Visitors report the venue is well-designed and worth the admission price despite initial hesitation about cost.
- Visit on weekdays after May 18th to avoid large student groups that frequent the attraction through mid-May. Weekday mornings would offer the quietest experience.
- Free parking is available across the street from the venue, which several visitors highlighted as a pleasant surprise that adds value to the visit.
- Don't miss the interactive stingray and sturgeon petting experience and the chrysalis viewing window in the Butterfly Garden—these hands-on exhibits are visitor favorites and unique to this venue.
- The Butterfly Garden allows butterflies to fly freely and may land on visitors, creating an engaging interactive experience. Wear neutral colors to attract more butterfly interactions.
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