Team E.C.C.O. & the Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO - Hendersonville, North Carolina

Meredith R.

Highly, highly recommend! We took our children ages 9 through 15 and the children and adults alike loved it. We’ve been to the Tennessee aquarium in Chattanooga multiple times and this is a very different sort of experience. Very small and intimate. I think my kids might actually have enjoyed it more than the big aquarium. They got to touch a dozen different animals. The staff members are incredible and clearly love what they do and love answering questions. Plus the whole family got in for less than one ticket to the big aquarium. We will definitely be back.

Jodi W.

This is a must visit if you even have a mild interest in aquariums. The founder was there and spent time with my kids putting creatures in their hands and teaching us all about them. We were able to watch feedings for sharks and reptiles. Look in every single tank and you'll find the most interesting little guys.

My husband fell in love with the turtles and tortoise, which we also got to pet. Definitely stop in!

Katie C.

We stopped by on a Saturday, and the adults and kids had a great time. They feed the animals at 1:30, so plan to be there during that time. All the staff members were very kind and answered all our questions. This place is more than just an aquarium - check out their website for all their offerings.

Jennifer Z.

This lab is Amazing!! The staff are very nice, helpful and engaging. We visited to see the famous pregnant stingray Charlotte & she was really cute. It’s amazing to witness her journey. We enjoyed the other displays; the axolotl salamander, baby box turtles, bearded dragon & tortoise. We are already planning our next visit!

Micki M.

I am giving two stars bc 7$ is pushing it for a small room of fish tanks, some turtles and a bearded dragon you can touch. There's not much there, and I didn't see one shark. If there's only 20 mins left there's no discount, that also applies if you have to use the bathroom--they don't have one so you have to go somewhere else, but no worries the place is so small you can take it in pretty quick. Probably better for small children. I would say this is less like an aquarium and more like a fish store without prices. I'm on a mission to visit ALL Aquariums but this one hardly qualifies.

Kristina T.

I will admit that I was a bit skeptical about this place at first. But like they say, "don't judge a book by its cover." This place was absolutely phenomenal. The staff are all very very educated and well versed on the animals there in the aquarium. The owner is also very educated, friendly and very involved with continuing education for herself and her staff. This truly is a hidden gem!!!

Jennifer C.

This place is so fun. The staff is friendly, passionate, helpful and knowledgeable. The whole family loved our visit.
They have a few sharks which were awesome. They have many reptiles and fish. Each exhibit gave information about the animals and their natural habitat.
The owner is passionate about conservation and education.
We were so glad they were still open during this uncertain time.

Mark J.

Though small, this place is fascinating. Be sure to be there at 1:30 for the various feedings, including baby sharks! They also let you touch various reptiles. They have a variety of fish and other reptiles.