Atlanta Georgia

Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta

The Georgia Aquarium opened Nov. 23, 2005, and is the world's largest aquarium. Offering more than half a million square feet, covering 9 ½ acres and adjacent to the Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, GA, is home to tens of thousands of animals including 500 species around the world. The Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium holds more than 10 million gallons of fresh and marina water, and also features more than 60 habitats including 16,000 square feet of viewing windows, topping a total of 328 tons of acrylic.

The largest exhibit displayed at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta measures 284 feet long x 126 feet wide x 30 feet deep at the maximum depth, holding 6.3 million gallons of water and housing four whale sharks and four manta rays along with thousands of animals. The second largest exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, GA, holds 800,000 gallons of water and is home to four beluga whales. Other features at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta include the 4-D theater, the Learning Loop and the world-class veterinary services and conservation medicine facility.

Visiting the Georgia Aquarium - Insider Tips
Get to the Aquarium right when it opens - it'll just be you and the fish!
The Georgia Aquarium Ballroom is a unique venue for weddings, parties, and other events.
Take the Behind the Scenes tour.
If you're a Georgia resident, you get free admission on your birthday!
Combine and save with either the Pemberton Place Pass or the CityPass!

Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta Admission Prices
Ticket prices vary and are available online. Click below for more information on purchasing tickets.

Premium Day Pass
General Admission
Special Offers
Group Tickets

Georgia Aquarium Hours of Operation
The Georgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year.
Click here for a current list of hours of operation.

Georgia Aquarium Contact Information
225 Baker St.
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 581-4000

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