Address
225 Baker Street Northwest,
Atlanta, Georgia,
United States
Customer Service
Email: help@georgiaaquarium.org
Phone: 404-581-4000
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About Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium is a non-profit aquarium which is the largest in the US and second largest in the world. It is full of wonders and excitement and is located at Georgia, Atlanta. You will be mesmerized watching tens of thousands of animal swimming before you in over 10 million gallons of water through some of the world’s most enormous viewing windows. The aquarium boasts of more than 100,000 aquatic animals with variation of more than 700 species. Accommodating extinct, colorful, and lively aquatic life, the marine exhibit has always augmented the expectations of its visitors. As part of building strong bonds with visitors, the largest fishes on the planet- the whale sharks- have felt the warmth of touch of visitors, just separated by 2-foot-thick acrylic windows.
At Georgia, people are committed to preserving the ocean and aquatic animals all over the world, treating them with love and care while also focusing on research and conservation activities. Following that, businessman Bernard Marcus’s foundation donated $250 million with the vision to present an aquarium encouraging both education and economic growth in Atlanta, and that remained the cornerstone of Georgia Aquarium.
You will be awestricken while witnessing the fascinating marine life including gigantic marine animals and uncountable fish species on land. Georgia Aquarium houses species like the whale shark, beluga whale, California sea lions, African penguins, puffins, Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, big-bellied seahorse, southern sea otters, African tortoise, and American Alligator among others. Besides, the convoy of innumerable fishes from rainbowfish and archer fish to African moony and manta ray will surely amaze you.
A variety of programs and activities are arranged at the Georgia Aquarium for teachers, school groups, parents, volunteers, and community. You can explore different exhibit galleries and participate in thrilling up-close animal encounters. That’s not all; you can attend events organized there and also host life events like wedding, birthdays in this fantastic setup and make them worthwhile.
There are more that the aquarium has to offer to its guests: the webcam experience of live aquatic life; the Aquanaut Adventure which comprises 7 varying route expeditions; the Cold Water quest which exposes guests to a trainer-animal synergy and a sneak peek window behind the scene; the Southern Company River Scout which allows safe contact with aquatic animals including piranhas. The activities in the aquarium are endless and eventful, and there are lots of stories to tell.
Georgia Aquarium is open for public 365 days a year between 9 am and 9 pm. You can generally visit in three slots – Early Bird, before 11 am, General Admission, 11 am to 4 pm, and Imagination Nights, after 4 pm. The ticket per show per person varies from $25 to $35 and above. Tickets can be purchased online using major credit cards. Get a membership to enjoy unlimited visits, admission to special events, discounts and much more. You will also be supporting the aquarium with your membership. For more information or queries on tickets, parking, membership, cancellation, career, or others, reach the Georgia Aquarium support.
