Deeper Dives: Insider’s Tour at the Tennessee Aquarium

Visit Chattanooga has a fantastic lineup of tours available to WITS attendees. These day tours are only for attendees with a confirmed ticket in their name to WITS 2026.

Say, “Good morning!” to some of the Aquarium’s amazing animals during this exclusive guided tour before opening hours. You will have the opportunity to take in the beauty of the Aquarium and greet the day alongside our animals and animal care staff. A knowledgeable Aquarium Educator will spend 1.5 hours guiding you and your party through parts of the River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings, where you will gain a new perspective on your favorite exhibits. You will get a peek behind the scenes to see how the animals are cared for and have the unique chance to meet one of our ambassador animals. Tickets will be provided to visit the Aquarium afterwards as a regular guest.

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Meeting Point: Chattanoogan Hotel Lobby
Meeting Time: 7:45 AM
Return Time: approximately 11 AM
Tour duration: a few hours
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, quiet space, Mother's Room, service animals welcome
Spots available for each tour listed here: 10

Cancellations
• If you can no longer attend, you must cancel using the link in your confirmation email by May 19, 2026
• Late cancellations after this date will incur a $50 USD fee per tour

Detailed day tour policies can be found on the WITS Summit - Day Tours page.