Sleep in the Deep - Request Form

Did you know that lemurs can sleep 16 hours per day? Or that octopuses can change color in their sleep? Learn more about how we care for our animals, such as lemurs, octopus, and sharks as we Sleep in the Deep!

Program Info:

A Standard Sleep in the Deep program includes a guided tour with an aquarium educator, an evening snack, Scavenger Hunt After-Dark, and light breakfast. The VIP Experience Add-On extends your morning with us and allows for a behind-the-scenes look as we help wake up the wildlife. We recommend this experience to schools, scout troops, and corporate teams.

A Birthday Sleep in the Deep program includes a guided tour with an aquarium educator, time for enrichment crafts to be presented to one of three exhibit animals, an evening snack, and light breakfast. We recommend this experience to families and scout troops, but an upcoming birthday is not required.

All participants must be ages 6+; we ask for a minimum of one adult (18+) per 10 children.

Standard Overnight: $75 per participant (minimum of 20 participants)

VIP Overnight: $95 per participant (minimum of 20 participants)

Birthday Overnight: $110 per participant (minimum of 10 participants)

Groups are required to pay the minimum payment for their respective overnight program. Groups larger than 60 are encouraged to book more than one program, ask the Education Department for more details.

Sleep in the Deep iron-on patches may also be purchased at $3/patch, no minimum necessary. Patches will be distributed concluding your program.
Please fill out this interest form for our Sleep in the Deep overnight program. This form does not guarantee or confirm an overnight.

Due to high demand, response time for booking requests may take longer than anticipated. Thank you for your patience.
Contact Name*
Email*
Phone Number *
Please enter a number we can reach during your program.
Organization Type*
Is your organization Title One?*

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Name of Organization *
Address *

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code

Total number of adults (1 adult for every 10 children is required)*
Total number of children (ages 6 to 17)*
Tell us a little more about your group! (favorite animals, exhibits, etc.)
Now sold out through February 2026

Note: Dates available to request will be reflected on the calendars below. If a date cannot be selected, it is unavailable. Please keep in mind this program only books 6 months in advance.
1st Preferred date of program*

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2nd Preferred date of program

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3rd Preferred date of program

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Any allergies or dietary restrictions?*
Choose your experience & number of patches:*
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StandardA Standard Sleep in the Deep includes an evening guided tour, an opportunity to meet an animal encounter, evening snack, Scavenger Hunt After-Dark, and light breakfast.
$75



VIPA VIP Sleep in the Deep includes the same evening activities as a Standard. However, your experience is extended after breakfast and includes more behind-the-scenes access.
$95



BirthdayA Birthday Sleep in the Deep includes an evening guided tour, evening snack, and light breakfast. Guests will create enrichment for one of three exhibit animals, to be seen in action the next morning.
$110



Sleep in the Deep Patch3-inch iron-on patch featuring our new Sleep in the Deep logo.
$3 # of patches:



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Overnight pricing does not include admission to the aquarium the following day. Please contact the Education Department with any questions at education@tnaqua.org or call at (423) 785-3066.

Again, we ask that you allow 72 business hours for a confirmation email or follow-up from the Education Department.
Additional comments or questions:
All Sleep in the Deep programs are to be requested at least 14 business days in advance. Your selected date and time are not guaranteed and are subject to availability. If your preferred date and time are not available, an alternate option will be provided. You will be contacted by our Education department within a week of submitting this Request Form.
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