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Georgia Aquarium
📍 225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, United StatesAbout Georgia Aquarium
One of world's largest aquariums, with permanent exhibits, interactive galleries & animals galore. The Ocean Voyager gallery features a 100-foot underwater tunnel with floor-to-ceiling viewing windows where whale sharks and manta rays swim directly overhead. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 88,422 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Location
- Downtown Atlanta
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Animal encounters with dolphins, sea lions, penguins, belugas, sharks, rays, and whale sharks
- Special Experiences
- Glow Nights after-hours events, Aqua Pass unlimited visits membership
💡 Did You Know?
- The Ocean Voyager gallery features a 100-foot underwater tunnel with floor-to-ceiling viewing windows where whale sharks and manta rays swim directly overhead
- The Georgia Aquarium operates a zebra shark breeding program and coral conservation program alongside whale shark research that has provided irreplaceable scientific data since the facility's opening
- Georgia residents can purchase admission tickets for $20 after 4pm, representing a $20 discount on standard pricing
- The aquarium offers interactive animal encounters including dolphin encounters, beluga encounters, shark & ray interactions, and the ability to swim with whale sharks
- Glow Nights is an exclusive after-hours immersive experience available for ages 18+ with scheduled events including World Ocean Day celebration (June 6-7, 2026) and Dragon Con Night (September 5, 2026)
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on a weekday morning to enjoy the massive Ocean Voyager gallery with whale sharks and manta rays at a leisurely pace. Reviewers specifically noted that early weekday visits allowed them to take their time without the crowds that can get quite heavy.
- Georgia residents can save $20 per ticket after 4pm, and combo deals with World of Coca-Cola offer over 20% off. Plan for at least 2-3 hours minimum (reviewers spent 2.5-6 hours), so an afternoon visit maximizes savings and time spent.
- Book animal encounter experiences in advance (dolphin, beluga, sea lion, shark & ray interactions). These interactive exhibits are highly popular and reservations ensure you don't miss these hands-on highlights during your visit.
- Check the daily schedule before arriving to plan around the dolphin and sea lion presentations, which reviewers consistently called 'world-class' and 'spectacular.' These high-energy shows are highlights worth timing your visit around.
- The aquarium is fully indoors and covers massive ground—plan for a full day experience if possible. Reviewers noted you could spend all day exploring different themed galleries like Cold Water Quest (penguins, otters, beluga whales) and Ocean Voyager without it feeling repetitive.
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