Explore Chattanooga Spring 2024

equalizer,” Sartore said. “It shows the beauty, the grace and power in a mouse. He’s no less important than a Polar Bear. That tiger is no more important than a tiger beetle. “We must, must, must get people to care [about these species]. It’s absolutely critical.” Presented at the grand scale at which guests will encounter them during their Aquarium visit, the Photo Ark images bring details to the fore that would be easy to miss in motion. Up close and frozen in time, guests can appreciate the rough textured skin of a Short-tail Nurse Shark or the slick, glossy sheen on a Spotted Salamander. Weaving Photo Ark’s images and messaging into the guest experience dovetails naturally with the Aquarium’s call in 2024

for visitors to “get closer, look deeper and enjoy the ‘wows’ along the way.” More details about the Photo Ark are available at joelsartore. com/photo-ark/ To view Photo Ark images taken by Joel Sartore of animals at the Tennessee Aquarium, go to joelsartore.com/search/ tennessee+aquarium/ Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.tnaqua.org or by phone at 1-800-262-0695. The Aquarium, located on the banks of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, is a non-profit organization. Open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Aquarium and IMAX are accessible to people with disabilities.

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