The Tennessee Aquarium has been named the nation's best aquarium, according to a Newsweek Magazine readers' choice poll.
The Tennessee Aquarium was selected out of competitors, such as California's Monterey Bay Aquarium (No. 8), Louisiana's Audubon Aquarium (No. 6), and the Georgia Aquarium (No. 3).
The selection committee looked at the role finalist aquariums play in ocean and wetland conservation to decide the rankings.
The Tennessee Aquarium says they are honored to receive the nomination from one of the country's most prestigious publications.
“We are thrilled that the Aquarium’s dedication to preserving freshwater ecosystems and connecting visitors to Chattanooga with water and wildlife is reflected in this recognition as the country’s top aquarium,” says Aquarium President and CEO Keith Sanford.
