Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium is the world’s biggest, containing eight million gallons of water and more aquatic life than any other aquarium. Sometimes referred to as the Atlanta Aquarium, this is one of the top Atlanta Attractions drawing millions of tourists and locals each year. It is situated on a 20 acre site adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

The Georgia Aquarium has over 100,000 aquatic animals from all over the globe that are housed in five different galleries.  The first is the Georgia Explorer which is geared towards kids (with touch tanks) and shows wildlife related to Georgia’s coast. The next gallery named Ocean Voyager, contains most of the aquariums fish including the whale sharks. It also has an under water tunnel and one of the worlds largest viewing windows.

The second largest exhibit is the Cold Water Quest featuring animals from the polar regions of the world. This area contains the beautiful Beluga whales, sea lions, and the curious looking black footed penguins. The River Scout is a regional section that features an overhead river. One of the more fascinating fish in this exhibit include the piranha. The fifth gallery is the Tropical Diver and has many weird forms of aquatic life and includes a marvelous living reef with live coral.

Georgia Aquarium Events 2010

Jazz Journeys
Friday Nights, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
May-September
Georgia Aquarium
Jazz Journeys is back for summer 2010! Jazz Journeys is sure to lighten your mood with the sounds of upbeat,
cool tempos and smooth melodic jazz tunes as you take in the sights at the world’s largest aquarium. Jazz Journeys will be complemented with drink specials and a special Jazz bites menu featuring gourmet packages, specially created by Wolfgang Puck Catering. Jazz Journeys is included with the purchase of Friday general admission tickets. FREE for Members! Check out the schedule of performers and join us for Jazz Journeys.

Princess Day: A Benefit for Frog Conservation
May 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Georgia Aquarium
May 8-9 at “Diana: A Celebration” at the Atlanta Civic Center
Georgia Aquarium’s Princess Day, presented by “Diana: A Celebration,” invites you to join our princesses and princes as they appear in person to help raise awareness for frog conservation. Festivities include special parades, photo opportunities, giveaways, arts, crafts, games and more! Kids under 12 in princess, prince or frog costume receive free Aquarium admission with a paying adult
or Member.Continue the celebration at “Diana: A Celebration” on May 8 or May 9, where all kids under 12 in princess, prince or frog costume receive free admission with a paying adult.** Learn more and join us.

*1 FREE child admission with each paid adult or Member. Offer includes Aquarium general admission only.
**1 FREE “Diana: A Celebration” child admission (12 and under) with each paid adult. Not valid with any other offer.

Ocean 101 Workshop Series: Day at the Georgia Coast
Saturday, May 8 from 9 – 11 a.m.
Georgia Aquarium
Come experience the Georgia Coast without having to leave Atlanta. During a “Day at the Georgia Coast,” discover the uniqueness and magic of the Georgia coast from habitats and animals to cultures.
You will be introduced to our living collection of Georgia species
and explore beach ecology, conservation efforts and the impact of
invasive species through interactive labs.

Cost: Members – $20; Non-Members – $30

Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom
Seating Times: 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Celebrate Mother’s Day to the fullest this year and join us for our annual brunch at the Georgia Aquarium. We’ll help you make it a special day by presenting a fabulous meal catered by Wolfgang Puck which you can follow with a fun stroll through the Aquarium.
Learn more about this special Mother’s Day event and sign up today.

Fish & Chips Golf Tournament
Monday, May 17, 2010
Atlanta Country Club
Spend a relaxing day at Georgia Aquarium’s Fifth Annual Fish
& Chips Golf Tournament.  Following a round of golf, hang your golf clubs and enjoy our Awards Luncheon and Presentation Reception.  The tournament raises money to ensure the mission of the Georgia Aquarium is safeguarded for future generations.  The proceeds will allow us to continue, and grow our educational programs.

Science on Tap – Collection of an Invasive Species:
Lionfish off the Coast of Georgia
Thursday, June 10, 2010 from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Speaker: Jeff Reid, Manager, Dive Safety Programs
Learn answers to questions such as: What is a Lionfish? How did they get here? What problems are they causing? And how do you catch them? In addition, learn about Georgia Aquarium’s collaborations with NOAA and the National Marine Sanctuary Program and the future of Lionfish as an invasive species.

Cost: Members – $25, Non-Members – $35

Fish & Chips Junior
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Georgia Aquarium
Plan ahead for Father’s Day and challenge your dad to a
unique game of mini-golf at the Georgia Aquarium. Putt-putt golf
under the sea at our 18-hole miniature course and fill up on tasty snacks and drinks as you play. It’ll be a day with dad he never forgets.

Ocean 101 Workshop Series:
Choosing and Using a Home Aquarium
Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Georgia Aquarium
Have you ever dreamed of having your own aquarium, but did not know how or where to start? Then this is the workshop for you. We
will be introducing participants to the joys of owning your own home aquarium with the help of a Georgia Aquarium biologist. You will
learn how to choose which type of aquarium is best for you, how to
set it up and what equipment you need. Participants will also have
an opportunity to go behind the scenes of the Aquarium and see
how our exhibits are designed.

Ocean 101 Lecture Series – Got fish, now what? Seminar with Veterinarian Tonya Clauss
Thursday, July 8 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Georgia Aquarium
You finally have your tank set up with some amazing fish and all is going well when, suddenly, your fish die and your tank changes colors.
Now what? This seminar will focus on basic fish diseases – how to identify and treat them – and on trouble-shooting and
solving common issues that hobbyists encounter with home aquariums. Georgia Aquarium veterinarian Dr. Tonya Clauss will
lead the discussion and help you save your fish

Breakfast with Biologists – Turtle Conservation and Rehabilitation
Saturday, July 10 from 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Georgia Aquarium
Speaker: Dr. Tonya Clauss, Chief Veterinarian
Learn about the Georgia Aquarium’s efforts in turtle conservation.

Cost: Members – $20; Non-Member – $30
Includes breakfast and Aquarium admission

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Location:
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 581-4000

Hours: Generally Sunday-Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00-6:00pm (Hours Vary)
Open 365 days

For more information: www.georgiaaquarium.org