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Conservation

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

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Secret Reef web cam
The Secret Reef cam is live, 24-7. So dive in and watch toothy sharks, colorful reef fish and divers in the Tennessee Aquarium's largest saltwater exhibit.

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Support the Tennessee Aquarium

The mission of the Tennessee Aquarium is to inspire wonder, appreciation and protection of water and all life that it sustains. Charitable contributions to the Aquarium play an important role in advancing our environmental, educational and economic impact on our community.  Your donation helps the Aquarium build environmental awareness in people of all ages and protect more of the region’s streams, rivers and aquatic animals.  Your contribution takes the Aquarium’s valuable work outside its walls to every corner of the region.  We proudly operate as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution, and all charitable contributions toward our work are considered tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.  We invite you to support your Tennessee Aquarium today.


 

Celebrate 20 Wonder-filled Years

By making a gift to the Annual Fund, you will invest in the Aquarium's world-class experience and the positive impacts it has on our community.  All new and increased gifts during our 20th year will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000, through a challenge grant seeded by generous donors.  

 

Contribute Through Membership

Annual benefits and privileges are our way of thanking our contributing members for your generosity.

 

Sustainer Level $5,000 + (tax deductible) » JOIN NOWA gift of $5,000 provides admission for 20 elementary school classes to visit and have a science classroom program. 
Guardian Level $2,500 - $4,999 (tax deductible) » JOIN NOWA gift of $2,500 purchases costumes so that children can “become” their favorite animal during an outreach program.
Conservationist Level $1,000 - $2,499 (tax deductible) » JOIN NOWA gift of $1,800 provides water quality testing equipment to teach students in biology fundamentals in local streams.   
Curator Level $500 - $999 (tax deductible) » JOIN NOWA contribution of $500 covers the cost of one year of diagnostic x-rays for endangered turtles, native to the Tennessee Valley, to enhance their reproductive success. These turtles are then released into the wild to re-establish breeding populations.
Aquarist Level $250 - $499 (tax deductible) » JOIN NOWA contribution of $250 provides free in-service training programs for 2 elementary school science teachers.

 

 

 

Leave a Legacy

Help build the long-term future of the Aquarium by joining the Watershed Society with a planned gift. Learn More...


Tribute Gifts

Your gift in honor or memory of a loved one is a great way to make a tribute and support the Aquarium at the same time. Learn More...


Matching Gifts

Make your gift go even further by requesting that your employer match your gift to the Tennessee Aquarium. Learn More... 


Privacy Policy & Financial Information

The Aquarium prides itself on being a transparent and fiscally responsible organization. Learn More...