Explore the wonders of the ocean with your child at the Georgia Aquarium

Spend exciting and educational quality time with your little ones at the world's largest aquarium! "Growing Guppies" is our newest program, designed to help your child (age 2-5) learn about the wonders of the ocean and its many inhabitants. This engaging program introduces your child to an amazing aquatic world by exploring a gallery, visiting with our mascot Deepo and more. Music, crafts, puppets, storytelling and physical activity are all part of the fun!

"Growing Guppies" occurs every Thursday and Sunday at 10:15 a.m. and lasts approximately 45 minutes. This program is for children ages 2 to 5 years old.

How to Make Your Reservation
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.

Cost
Annual Pass Members can purchase a series of three one-hour programs for $33; or purchase one session for $12 per child and one adult, and each additional child is $8.

Non-Members can purchase a series of three one-hour programs for $42; or purchase one session for $15 per child and one adult, and each additional child is $10. All prices are in addition to Aquarium admission.

Rescheduling and Cancellations: Guests may reschedule for another date, and there is no penalty if the change is made at least three days before the scheduled program date. Rescheduling less than three days before the program date and cancellations will incur a 50% fee of the total cost.

Program Schedule for 2009
May 7 & 10: T is for Turtle
May 14 & 17: S is for Shark           
May 21 & 24: The Georgia Coast is where it’s at! 
May 28 & 31: Fish School – How do they do that?          
June 4 & 7: You, Me and the Sea (Conservation)              
June 11 & 14: Be a Sea Star!                     
June 18 & 21: Hurray for Dad        
June 25 & 28: Brrr! Animals of the Arctic           
July 2 & 5: A Visit to the Swamp   
July 9 & 12: Splish, Splash, Hop!   
July 16 & 19: You Otter Know       
July 23 & 26: Crunch, Nibble, Gulp, Bite!           
July 30 & August 2: Shapes of the Sea – Circles        
August 6 & 9: Critter Care                     
August 13 & 19: Dive into the Deep
August 27 & 30: Be a Sea Star
September 3 & 6: P is for Penguin
September 10 & 13: The Kelp Forest
September 17 & 20: E is for Eels
September 24 & 27: You, Me and the Sea
October 1 & 4: O is for Octopus
October 8 & 11: Dive into the Deep
October 15 & 18: S is for Shark
October 22 & 25: Critter Care
October 29 & November 1: Eek! Scary Animals
November 5 & 8: E is for Eel
November 12 & 15: Georgia Coast Is Where It's At
November 19 & 22: Zzzz! How Animals Sleep
November 26 & 29: Thank You Ocean
December 3 & 6: Splish, Splash, Hop
December 10 & 13: Crunch, Nibble, Bite Gulp
December 17 & 20: R is for Ray
December 24-31: (No Guppies)