Celebrate the Season

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QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF THE TENNESSEE AQUARIUM • WINTER 2013
Holidays
Under the
Peaks
Celebrate the Season
TNACI FIELD NOTES: BROOK TROUT 4
INTRODUCING PENGUIN PAL 6
WINTER EVENTS & TRAVEL ADVENTURES 8
NEW SPECIES ON EXHIBIT IN RIVER GIANTS 12
WINTER EVENTS
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All events are held on Eastern Time. Full event details, including Non-Member
pricing, are available at tnaqua.org/events. There’s plenty of fun every day at the
Tennessee Aquarium. Before your next visit, check the list of FREE PROGRAMS
(with your membership or paid admission) to make the most of your day of aquatic
adventure: tnaqua.org/RangerRicksBackyardSafari.
DECEMBER
FREE Holiday Decorating
Seminar at The Barn Nursery
Saturday • 10AM-Noon
7
Join The Barn Nursery’s nationally-known
head designer, Linda Pettit, for a free
holiday seminar! She will share trade secrets
and demonstrate how to incorporate
natural materials from your landscape into
beautiful holiday decorations. Enjoy refreshments and take home informational material and inspiration for this festive season.
Presented by The Barn Nursery.
Adults • Limited to 50 • FREE • Plants and
decorations will be available for purchase
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Winter Wildlife Cruise
Saturday • 2-4PM
Winter is prime time to watch for the
arrival of wintering Bald Eagles in our area.
So bring your binoculars and dress appropriately for eagle spotting. Learn how these
majestic birds of prey have become an
American conservation success story.
*Coupons and other discounts are not valid
for this cruise. Register by 12/26. Presented
by Tennessee American Water.
All ages • Limited to 68
$24/Adult Member; $18/Child Member
Sleep in the Deep:
Usher in the New Year
Starts Tuesday @ 5:30PM
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Caroling With the Fishes
Sunday • 6:30-9PM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and
you’re invited to carol with the fishes! Enjoy
holiday goodies and the sounds of the season with live music. Children can visit with
Santa and take home a photo for a nominal
fee. The Aquarium Gift Shop will remain
open with additional discounts. Traditional
family caroling with the Metro Musicians in
the auditorium concludes this night of fun.
All Ages • FREE/Members
Celebrate with special New Year’s Eve
traditions from around the world and a
“midnight” toast with a sparkling nonalcoholic beverage. Explore both buildings,
go behind the scenes and enjoy special
encounter animals. At lights out, bed down
in the Undersea Cavern of Ocean Journey.
Includes overnight, guided tours, special
activities, pizza and continental breakfast.
Ages 6+ accompanied by an adult
$45/Member; $55/Non-Member
Enjoy a meal at Big River Grille or BlueWater Grille before or
after your Aquarium event. Present your Tennessee Aquarium
membership card when you order to receive a discount.
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM
RIVERWATCH
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Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day.
RIVERWATCH EDITOR
Thom Benson
riverwatcheditor@tnaqua.org
EVENTS EDITOR
Matthew Hubbard
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Karen Estes
PHOTOGRAPHER
Todd Stailey
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