Great Holiday Gifts from the Georgia Aquarium

With the holidays fast approaching, the Georgia Aquarium has something for everyone on their list! Give the gift of imagination with gifts that will please the hardest person on your lists. The Aquarium is just the place for all of your holiday needs. 

Animal Interactions -
Journey With Gentle Giants: For the thrill seeker on your list, treat them to a once-in-a-lifetime experience to SCUBA dive or swim with thousands of fish including zebra sharks, sawfish, leopard whiprays and schools of tarpon, pompano and cownose rays.  Journey with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you are guaranteed to swim with the largest fish in the world, whale shark, and the largest rays in the world, manta rays, in the Georgia Aquarium’s 6.3 million gallon Ocean Voyager exhibit built by The Home Depot.

Beluga & Friends Interactive Program: Give the gift they'll never forget with an once-in-a-lifetime experience in our Beluga & Friends Interactive Program. During this new program, guests participate in what our aquatic trainers experience every day - a personal interaction with our belugas and other Georgia-Pacific Cold Water Quest animals. Each program provides a conservation session and commemorative picture. With only eight slots per session, it's an intimate experience you and your family will never forget. Don't miss the opportunity to suit up and get in the water next to these amazing creatures!

Annual Imagination Pass – This is the great gift that keeps on giving all year long. A Georgia Aquarium Annual Imagination Pass guarantees new thrills, adventures and fish-filled fun with every visit, as well as lasting memories with friends and family. With a membership, guests will enjoy 10% off AT&T Dolphin Tales show tickets, free admission to Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow and Jazz Journeys, 50% discount on Behind the Scenes Tours, 10% off any additional general admission tickets, 20% discount at Georgia Aquarium’s parking deck, 10% discount at the Aquarium’s Café Aquaria and gift shops and Member pricing for Aquarium programs and events (Children's Parties, Summer Camp, Family Sleepovers, etc. With Georgia Aquarium’s Family Pack program, the more annual passes your family needs, the more your family saves.  When you buy three Annual Passes, receive 10% off your total; four Annual Passes, receive 20% off your total; five or more Annual Passes, receive 30% off your total. With new animals and activities throughout the year, you will have plenty of reasons to come back again and again. And with all of the discounts, Annual Passes pay for themselves in just two visits. Not to mention, Membership supports all of the Aquarium’s efforts in aquatic animal research and conservation.

Sleepovers at the Georgia Aquarium -- After everyone has gone home, and the Aquarium has closed its doors for the night, we invite you to join us for an exciting night of exploration. Explore the Georgia Aquarium after hours and sleep beside one of our world-class exhibits. The Aquarium offers group or family sleepovers and adult sleepovers. Sleepovers include Aquarium admission, Deepo's Undersea 3D Wondershow, Behind the Scenes Tours, guided adventures through the galleries, a sleeping mat, fun activities, light supper,  breakfast and waking up next to one of our amazing exhibits.

Adopt an Animal – Adopt your very own whale shark and help care for Georgia Aquarium’s whale sharks and those around the world!  Your adoption helps support research at Georgia Aquarium and in the field as we learn about these magnificent animals.  The $75 Adopt an Animal Program ($55 tax-deductible) includes: a custom, limited edition, whale shark plush; a Georgia Aquarium general admission ticket, a whale shark fact sheet; adoption certificate; and, recognition on Georgia Aquarium’s 4R Donor Wall. The $25 Eco-Friendly Virtual Adoption includes: a personalized Adoption Certificate, a whale shark fact sheet, and a subscription to Georgia Aquarium’s e-newsletter, all through eco-friendly email!  Give the gift that gives back and adopt a whale shark plush in honor of someone special today!

VIP Tours - Enjoy a customized tour designed exclusively for your private party. Includes exclusive views of our overhead river and the filtration system for the largest exhibit in the world! Tour includes VIP access areas into Ocean Voyager, Tropical Diver, Cold Water Quest, River Scout and much more. VIP Tours are $550 plus admission for up to six guests, $75 for each additional guest, and a maximum of 10 guests total. All guests must be at least 5 years old.

Growing Guppies – Surprise the youngest of animal lovers with a trip to Georgia Aquarium for our “Growing Guppies” program. Explore the wonders of the ocean with your child while participating in fun-filled toddler activities. Children will be able to meet our mascot, Deepo, work on ocean-themed art projects, play with puppets and listen to storytelling. "Growing Guppies" occurs every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:15 a.m. and lasts approximately 45 minutes. This program is for children ages 2 to 5 years old. Reservations are encouraged as there are only 15 spots per class. To reserve a class or a series of three programs, please call the Call Center at (404) 581-4000.