The Georgia Aquarium is located at 225 Baker Street, across the street from the north end of Centennial Olympic Park.
Sunday - Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please click here to view our extended and holiday hours. The last entry is permitted one hour before closing.
The official Georgia Aquarium parking deck has entrances located on Luckie Street and Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard
Yes. Since we have timed ticketing, we recommend buying them in advance. This can be done on the Web site or by calling the Call Center at 404-581-4000.
Yes. Please click here for more information about our tickets.
Yes. There are no guns, knives, matches, lighters, fishing poles, outside food, beverage or gum allowed inside the Aquarium.
The closest MARTA train stations are CNN/Georgia World Congress Center and Peachtree Center.
There are no refunds for purchased tickets. Date changes can be made 24 hours PRIOR to the date of the reservation for a minimal processing fee per ticket. Date changes are not allowed after the date of the ticket.
No. However, a ticket to the 4D Theater can be purchased once inside the Aquarium, in advance through the Web site or by telephone (404.581.4444). Admission to the Theater is $5.50 for adults and $4.00 for children (age 3-12). For the best value, purchase the Premium Plus Pass, which includes the 4D Theater and Planet Shark with your general admission. Click here for information on the Premium Plus Pass.
It is estimated that it takes between 2-4 hours depending on your group.
There is no outside food, beverage or gum permitted inside the Aquarium. Also, guns, knives, lighters and matches are not permitted inside. Pets are not allowed. Only guide dogs for the blind, service dogs for people with disabilities and working dogs in training are permitted inside the Aquarium.
At the Information Desk, you may check personal belongings for $2 per item. We do not have lockers for rent at this time.
Yes. We recommend smaller strollers to navigate crowded areas more easily. However, strollers are not permitted in the 4D Theater. Complimentary stroller parking is available at our Information Desk/Coat Check, and additional stroller corrals are available outside the galleries.
We do not have strollers to rent at this time.
There are complimentary wheelchairs available on a first-come first-serve basis. We can not accept wheelchair reservations at this time. Please note that we have handicapped parking available with special access to the facility.
If you ordered online, you can sign into your account at anytime using your email and password to view your information. Click on ‘My Account’ once you have signed in. Next, select any order number to see the details of that order and print it out if necessary to use as a receipt. If you do not see your order or reservation, please check ‘My Cart’ as your items may still be in there.
We are currently working to update the functionality of our Web site to allow for this feature. In the meantime, please contact our call center at 404-581-4444 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to make adjustments to your order. If you are having a difficult time reaching our call center due to our high call volume, email Visitor Services with the specifics of your order, including confirmation number, your name and the changes you would like to make. We will make the adjustment as soon as possible and will contact you once the order has been changed.
If you are an Annual Pass holder and bought your Annual Pass online, please login and make another reservation. We ask that you email us at Visitor Services with the details of your canceled reservation. If you bought your Annual Pass over the phone or at the Georgia Aquarium, you will need to call the call center at 404-581-4444 to make a reservation. We are currently in the process of updating our system so that members that purchased their annual passes over the phone or at the Aquarium can go online to make changes. Please check our Web site for updates. Please note that reservations are not required for Annual Pass Members.
For the best value, purchase the Premium Plus Pass, which includes the 4D Theater and Planet Shark with your general admission. With this ticket, you will experience all five galleries, Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow and see artifacts from the special Planet Shark exhibition. Click here for more information and to purchase the Premium Plus Pass.
We offer a military discount of 20% off one general admission ticket to active military personnel. This discount is applicable to all brances of the military. To receive this discount, you must purchase your tickets at the Aquarium and present a valid military ID or at the ITT/MWR office at your local base.
A group consists of 25 people or more visiting the Aquarium on the same day at the same time.
If you have an organized group of 25 or more and are visiting at the same time on the same day, you are eligible for our group rate. All group reservations must be made in advance and require pre-payment. To make a group reservation, please contact the Call Center at 404.581.4444 or our group sales office at 404.581.4189.
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General Admission |
Group Admission |
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Adult |
$27.00 |
$23.50 |
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Child (age 3-12) |
$20.50 |
$17.50 |
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Child (2 and under) |
FREE |
FREE |
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Senior (65+) |
$22.50 |
$19.25 |
If you bought your tickets online, you will receive your tickets via email to print and bring with you. If you purchased your tickets by calling and have a confirmation number either by email or phone, you can bring that to the ticket window at any time ticket booths are open to get your tickets issued.
You may change your password at anytime once you’ve signed into your account. If you forget your password, go to the bottom of the account sign in page, and you can have your password emailed to you.
At this time, if you need to change your email address for confirmation, you must call or email Visitor Services to have it changed.
Georgia Aquarium is a not-for-profit educational institution that is supported by admission fees and contributions. The Aquarium charges a nominal processing fee to help offset the expenses of maintaining our Web site and call center.
Atlanta’s WXIA has produced two documentaries, “Window to WOW” and “Two+Two=WOW,” in partnership with the Georgia Aquarium. They are available for purchase in the Georgia Aquarium gift shops.
There is no published schedule at this time. During your visit at the Aquarium, feeding times for that day are posted near exhibits where animals are fed on display.
Yes. The Café Aquaria food court offers a wide variety of choices for the entire family. For menus and detailed descriptions, please visit the Café Aquaria section of the Georgia Aquarium Web site by clicking here.
The Georgia Aquarium is committed to providing engaging and interactive experiences for everyone, no matter their ability, so they will have a full aquarium experience. Click here for more information on the Aquarium's accessibility.
We offer Behind the Scenes Tours. These tours can be booked in advance on the phone, the Georgia Aquarium Web site or at the Aquarium.
Behind the Scenes Tours can be booked in advance over the phone at 404-581-4000, on the Georgia Aquarium Web site or at the Aquarium. Behind the Scenes Tour tickets are $50 per person plus the cost of admission and $25 for annual pass members.
Yes. There are Spanish language maps available at the Information Desk.
“Deepo” is a garibaldi damselfish that serves as the Georgia Aquarium mascot.
Yes. Some animals at the Aquarium, however, are very sensitive to the lighting conditions in their environment. Some exhibits will be marked with a no flash photography sign. We ask that you refrain from using a flash when photographing those animals. You are welcome to take photographs and video for your personal use. Please contact Public Relations for written permission to take commercial photography.
For the safety of our guests as well as the animals, the Georgia Aquarium is a tobacco-free facility. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on the site.
You can sign up for an e-newsletter by clicking here. You may choose to have the e-newsletter sent to the email address you provide. Creating an account does not mean you must purchase tickets. It does, however, make purchasing tickets in the future easier by recalling your information from our secure server.
Please click here to view information on upcoming events.
Yes. There are several ideal environments for groups of 50 to 5,000+ guests. If you are interested in learning more about our private event space options, please visit the Book Your Event section or click here.
Yes. You can learn more about birthday parties and kids' parties and how to host your next party at the Georgia Aquarium here.
Yes. The Georgia Aquarium offers overnight programs for adults, families and organized youth groups. Please click here for more information.
Yes. We offer several exciting educational experiences that are aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards and offer a unique look at the Georgia Aquarium. Teachers interested in bringing their students to the Georgia Aquarium should visit our Education page by clicking here.
Yes. There are two gift shops within the Aquarium. “Beyond the Reef” is located at the Aquarium exit and “Sand Dollars” is located near Café Aquaria.
Yes. Piedmont Hospital provides staffing for a full first-aid station, located behind the Information Desk near the Aquarium entrance.
If you would like a private location within the Aquarium, you can change/nurse your baby in either the first-aid station or in the restrooms. There is a full baby changing area located in the ladies restroom in Café Aquaria. The Aquarium is in the process of constructing more family restrooms for nursing mothers who want their privacy.
Go to the Information Desk at the front of the Aquarium. All lost children, family members and friends are brought to the Information Desk. A staff member will contact Security to assist with the search.
If you lose an item during your visit, please inquire at the Information Desk before you leave. If you discover you've left something behind, call 404-581-4204 between the hours of 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. to see if it has been turned in. After hours, please call 404-581-4242.
There are five exhibit galleries within the Aquarium and a 4D Theater.
There are about 200 full-time employees, numerous part-time employees and more than 2,000 volunteers.
All employment opportunities at Georgia Aquarium are listed on our Web site. You can check for available employment openings and volunteer opportunities by visiting our Web site at www.georgiaaquarium.org and clicking the link on the upper right side of the page, or click here.
For more information on becoming a volunteer, visit the Volunteer portion of the Web site or click here.
Yes, Georgia Aquarium is an accredited member of AZA.
The animals at the Georgia Aquarium are fed a diet similar to what they would eat in their natural environment. While the animals are fed regularly according to their eating habits, there is no set feeding schedule.
Some of the fish are purchased, some are caught, some are acquired through trades with other aquariums and some are born right here at the Georgia Aquarium.
Aquarium size can be measured two ways. If you measure the facility by square footage, the Georgia Aquarium is 550,000 square feet. If you measure by the amount of water in all of the exhibits, the Georgia Aquarium contains just more than eight million gallons of fresh and salt water. Whether you measure it by square footage or total gallons, the Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world.
For information about the animals found at the Georgia Aquarium, please see the animal fact sheets on our Web site.
Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets Inc. (PGAV) of St. Louis, MO. PGAV is a design firm specializing in architecture, exhibit design, interior design, landscape architecture, industrial design and graphics.
It took approximately 2 ½ years to build the Aquarium.
The 4R Program is designed to make a positive impact on aquatic life around the world. The Rs stand for rehabilitation, responsibility, rescue and research.
Rehabilitation: Our animal health facilities will be used to rehabilitate injured aquatic animals. Our world-class animal health professionals will play an active role in animal assessment, medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Responsibility: Georgia Aquarium strives to be a global steward, representing responsible choices which we exercise through recycling and conservation efforts.
Rescue: Through our rescue program, Georgia Aquarium will work with other organizations near the coasts to save injured or endangered animals from the wild or from captive environments. With decades of combined experience, our veterinary services and husbandry staff will provide vital care and a safe environment where each unique creature can thrive.
Research: From ocean exploration to aquaculture, from infectious diseases to marine ecology, the Georgia Aquarium is deeply involved in furthering scientific knowledge of aquatic life. Working in state-of-the-art research facilities, our team collaborates with researchers around the world to study, analyze and make discoveries. The goal is to increase our understanding of aquatic ecosystems and conserve aquatic biodiversity.
You can help the Georgia Aquarium achieve one of our major goals, to be a leading facility for aquatic animal conservation and research, by participating in our 4R program. Donations from friends like you give us the ability to lead the way in Rehabilitation, Relocation, Rescue and Research. There are a variety of donation recognition levels that begin at $50 and contain various benefits. The majority of your gift is tax-deductible.
If you would like to make a donation, or for more information, please visit our Support Us page or click here.
A group consists of 25 people or more visiting the Aquarium on the same day at the same time. If you have an organized group of 25 or more and are visiting at the same time on the same day, you are eligible for our group rate. All group reservations must be made in advance and require pre-payment. To make a group reservation, please contact the Call Center at 404.581.4444 or our group sales office at 404.581.4189.
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General Admission |
Group Admission |
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Adult |
$27.00 |
$23.50 |
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Child (age 3-12) |
$20.50 |
$17.50 |
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Child (2 and under) |
FREE |
FREE |
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Senior (65+) |
$22.50 |
$19.25 |
Yes. We offer several exciting educational experiences that are aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards and offer a unique look at the Georgia Aquarium. Teachers interested in bringing their students to the Georgia Aquarium should visit our Education page by clicking here.
The Georgia World Congress Center’s Marshalling Yard offers an all-day rate, based upon availability. The Georgia World Congress Center’s Marshalling Yard is located next to the Georgia World Congress Center’s Yellow Lot on Jones Avenue. For directions, click here.
Group tickets can be purchased through our Group Sales department by emailing your request to groupsales@georgiaaquarium.org. Or please contact one of our group sales managers listed below for specific group types:
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Group Type |
Contact Name |
Phone Number |
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General Inquiry |
Jennifer Kim |
404.581.4189 |
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Metro Atlanta Corporate |
Nadja Krasnoselsky |
404.581.4138 |
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Conventions / Events / Meetings |
John Walker |
404.581.4125 |
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Tour Operators/Travel Agents |
Jennifer Kim |
404.581.4189 |
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Metro Atlanta Social Groups (Schools /Churches/Family Reunions) |
Paul Selby |
404.581.4451 |
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Alabama/Tennessee |
Marina Sanders |
404.581.4175 |
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North/South Carolina |
Jeni Maxwell |
404.581.4173 |
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Georgia (excluding Metro ATL) & Florida |
Dennis Kemp |
404.581.4170 |
All reservations are prepaid in full. When purchasing over the phone, tickets can be paid for with a credit card. Keep in mind that all tickets are non-refundable.
You can pick up your tickets upon arrival at any of our six ticket booths, or at one of two ticket kiosks located outside the Aquarium.
Yes. You need a specific date and time, on the hour, for your reservation.
If you miss your timed entry, you and your group will enter at the next available time slot.
Based upon availability, tickets can be added upon arrival at the Georgia Aquarium ticket booths.
All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds for no-shows or unused tickets.
No outside food, beverage or gum is allowed inside the Georgia Aquarium. The Café Aquaria Food Court offers a wide variety of choices for the entire family, including: “The Grill,” “Naples Pizza and Pasta,” “Buckhead Bread” and Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream. Click here for menus and pricing.
Yes. Everyone visiting the Aquarium MUST go through security located outside the Aquarium. Security is your very first stop upon arrival at the Georgia Aquarium. Keep in mind that NO guns, knives or lighters are allowed inside the Georgia Aquarium. Outside food, beverage and gum are also not allowed in the Aquarium. Security will confiscate these items.
Life support systems can cycle all 6.3 million gallons in the Ocean Voyager exhibit in 60 minutes.
There are more than 61 miles of pipes and wires in the Georgia Aquarium. That’s just about the same as the entire length of I-285.
It took 1.8 million pounds of sea salt to make the largest exhibit as salty as the ocean.
At its longest, widest and deepest parts, the habitat measures 284’ long x 126’ wide x 30’ deep, allowing even the largest fish to swim long distances before having to turn around. It is the largest indoor exhibit of fish in the United States.
It is 2 feet thick. The entire window is made of three panels glued together. The panels were manufactured in Japan by Nippura, Inc. The window weighs 120 tons and is 60 feet long and 27 feet high. The acrylic tunnel in the Ocean Voyager exhibit is 6.25 inches thick.
The temperature of the water in this exhibit is maintained at a constant 78 degrees Fahrenheit by state-of-the-art heating and cooling systems.
If you are sensitive to shellfish, please avoid touching these animals.
The water is kept at 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Yes. The Pacific Reef exhibit in the Tropical Diver gallery contains both live and artificial coral. As the living coral grows, the artificial coral will be removed. We also use five tons of “cultured live rocks.” These are cement rocks that were placed in pockets on a reef in Fiji for a year to allow reef animals and plants to colonize them.
The majority of our living corals were cultured at other public aquariums and donated to us.
The oldest living animal at the Georgia Aquarium is a sea whip. It was collected in 1988 in Palau, in the west Pacific, and cultivated in Hawaii. It was donated to us in 2004.
It holds 164,000 gallons and is the largest living coral reef exhibit in any aquarium in the United States.
Follow the steps below to transfer an annual pass to another account. You will need the email address of the person you are transferring the passes to.
Your gift recipient can now make annual pass reservations online. They will need to follow these steps:
Should you have any difficulties, please contact our visitor services team at 404-581-4000 or email Visitor Services.
Because you receive benefits for your donation, it is not tax deductible. Please contact your tax advisor for details.
Sign up for our e-newsletter by creating an account on the Georgia Aquarium Web site, or sign up in the e-newsletter sign-up box in the top right corner of the Web site.
Click here to learn more about supporting our mission to be the world’s most engaging aquarium experience.
Annual Pass holders will pick up their actual card on their first visit to the Aquarium. Please bring your Annual Pass purchase receipt/order number to give to the cashier when you arrive. If you reserved a timed ticket online to visit the Aquarium, bring the receipt, which has a barcode on it. If you reserved a timed ticket through the Call Center, you will need your order number for entry. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at 404-581-4444.
If you bring your order number or your order confirmation with a photo ID, we can access your order in our ticketing system to issue your permanent annual pass. Please reserve a time for your visit for the most expedited entry.
Click here to choose the date and time you would like to visit. You may be required to enter your user ID and password that you created when you first purchased your passes. Annual Pass holders are not required to make a reservation. However, we recommend making reservations for weekends, holidays and school breaks and purchasing tickets for your guests in advance.
Children under the age of three do not require an annual pass or a reservation to enter the Aquarium. They’re welcome to enter with their ticket-holding adult.
The time on your ticket only dictates when you may enter the Aquarium. Once you’ve entered the Aquarium, you can stay until the Aquarium closes. We use a timed ticket entry system to control the flow of visitors and to ensure that you have a pleasant visit.
Send us an email with your request to Visitor Services. Please include your full name, order number, reason for change and a phone number where we can contact you during business hours.
Please call our Visitor Services team at 404-581-4444 or email Visitor Services.
Yes, if you are an Annual Pass Member, you can purchase a Guest Pass that can be used by your friends and family. Now you can bring a different friend or family member with you each time you visit! All Annual Passes are issued for a specific person and are non-transferable. Annual Pass holders may also use their member discount to purchase tickets for friends and family.
All of our passes are for individuals. You can purchase the arrangement of passes that best suits your family.
They can call our Visitor Services team at 404-581-4444 and provide their order number or their name to make a reservation. Additionally, annual pass holders are not required to make a reservation.
You can bring your order number to the ticket window along with a photo ID and have a new ticket issued. Also, be sure to check your spam or junk folder to see if was automatically sorted.
Annual Pass members can enter the Aquarium with their guests without a reservation using the member’s entrance during normal operating hours. Guests of members will need a timed ticket for admission. Guest tickets may be purchased at the member’s entrance. We recommend purchasing your guest tickets in advance for weekends, holidays and school breaks.
There are no refunds for purchased tickets or annual passes. Date changes can be made 24 hours PRIOR to the date of the reservation for a minimal processing fee per ticket. Date changes are not allowed after the date of the ticket.
All annual passes need to be issued to a specific person. Upon their first visit, permanent passes will be issued with a picture ID and will be valid for that individual only. Individual tickets for friends and family are available to purchase online or by calling Visitor Services at 404-581-4444. If you have an Annual Pass, you can purchase a Guest Pass and bring a different friend or family member with you each time you visit.
Although some zoos and aquariums have family passes, our passes are valid for a single individual. Each pass features a photo of the member. No one else can enter on your pass. If you have an Annual Pass, you can purchase a Guest Pass and bring a different friend or family member with you each time you visit.
Annual pass holders do not receive free parking, but they do receive a 10% discount when a membership card is presented at the Georgia Aquarium parking deck on entry.
Due to overwhelming community support, we are sold out of FishScales.
FishScales is sold out. Please sign up for our e-newsletter to be the first to hear about our next opportunity.
Please email Fish Scales or call 404-581-4137. Please include your order number, purchaser’s name, phone or email address.
You may log back on to your account with the username and password used at the time of purchase to print a receipt from your account history. Click here to log on to your account. If you have difficulty signing on, please email Fish Scales and request one to be emailed.
There are computer kiosks in front of the FishScales wall where you will be able to type in the purchaser’s name, the inscription or the gift recipients name into the computer to locate your FishScales. The computer will find them on the wall and light them up for several seconds!
The benefits of volunteering at the Georgia Aquarium include the following:
You will be contacted via email regarding possible dates and times to attend an information session.
Volunteer Programs use email as the primary method of communication and will keep you informed as to the results of your background check.
The session lasts about two hours and includes a presentation on volunteer opportunities and requirements. You will pay the volunteer fee at this time (a non-refundable $60 payable by check to “Georgia Aquarium” or money order).
You will need to bring:
The benefits of volunteering at the Georgia Aquarium include the following: Two to four weeks. Regardless of outcome, you will be notified.
The non-refundable Volunteer fee goes toward defraying the costs of the background check, uniform, security badges, training material and other items.
The Volunteer fee is non-refundable as this goes toward processing your background check and other items.
Service hours are earned by completing shifts (4 hours each) and by attending training sessions (3 hours each).
Yes.
Yes, all staff and volunteers must wear the approved uniform while "on duty" in the Aquarium. The Aquarium uniform consists of a navy blue shirt-tucked in-(provided); a name tag (provided); your Aquarium Volunteer Annual Pass with your picture; khaki, black, navy or charcoal grey pants (you provide); and brown or black closed toe shoes (you provide). Capri pants and knee-length skirts are acceptable for ladies, and dark or white undershirts may be worn under the standard uniform shirt as long as they are not visible.
Yes, shirts may be purchased for $15.00. Uniform order forms are located on the wall at the entrance to the Volunteer Programs offices. Please fill out the form and attach a check made out to the "Georgia Aquarium" for the appropriate amount, and give it to one of the staff members in the office. You will be contacted by email or phone when your order is received. All uniforms are filed alphabetically in the white boxes in the office area. Please be sure to fill in the sign-out sheet for each item that you pick up from the Volunteer Programs office.
All volunteers must meet in the large employee break room before all classes. You will be emailed directions. Please allow extra time to arrive because traffic around the Aquarium can be congested.
If you are late, please report directly to the Security Command Center located near the loading dock. Security will radio someone from the Training Department, and someone will escort you to the appropriate classroom.
Go to www.georgiaaquarium.org
Sign in procedure if the VIC is down.
On days that you are volunteering, you may park in the parking deck attached to the Georgia Aquarium for $2 per day. Entrances to the deck are located on Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard and Luckie Street.
There are lockers in the Volunteer break room behind the Georgia Explorer Gallery. Items may not be left over night and if storing valuables you should bring a lock.
Please meet the trainer in the large Employee break room across from Zoological Operations. You will meet here FIRST for all training courses.
Below you will find a staff directory for the Staff and Volunteer Development Department. Email is checked regularly, and phone calls are returned within one business day. When emailing the department it would be extremely helpful if you would indicate the topic (s) in the subject line. For example, if the topic concerns your uniform, in the subject tag put "uniform." This will allow us to expedite the process.
Staff and Volunteer Development Department Contact Information
Alex Desiderio
404-979-8067
adesiderio@georgiaaquarium.org
Dennis Deaton
404-581-4232
ddeaton@georgiaaquarium.org
Pam Pate
404-581-4233
ppate@georgiaaquarium.org
Catherine Johansson
404-581-4217
cjohansson@georgiaaquarium.org
Laura Griesser
volunteer@georgiaaquarium.org
trainingdept@georgiaaquarium.org OR trainer@georgiaaquarum.org
Please contact the Staff and Volunteer Development Department via email if you need to cancel within 24 (twenty-four) hours or less of your shift or training class. You may cancel a training class on your own by following the procedure below (only if you are canceling a training class or shift more than 24 hours in advance).
Mailing Information:
Georgia Aquarium
Attn: Volunteer Programs
225 Baker Street
Atlanta, GA 30313
We really hope that you will choose to join us as a volunteer. We're confident that you will have an enjoyable, rewarding and challenging experience! Join the Team. Apply Now!
Wolfgang Puck Catering is a full-service caterer that provides you with the following:
Our smallest space holds 200 people. For daytime groups under 100 we can confirm availability 90 days out. The Daytime Food and Beverage minimum starts at $4,000 and a room rental of $1,000.
For evening groups under 150 we can confirm availability 90 days out. The Evening Food and Beverage minimum starts at $6,500 and a room rental of $1,500.
These minimums are based upon specific rooms and dates.
The rental charge is an additional fee and does not apply towards your Food and Beverage Minimum. All beverages are included in the Food and Beverage minimum.
Yes, please click here for a copy of our event guidelines. No balloons or live animals (including fish) are permitted on site. Please note we have a strict 85db sound limit at the Aquarium.
No, this is optional. Please see rental guidelines for more information.
Once you select a date with your Sales Manager and they confirm availability, we will send you a contract to confirm the date and times. We ask that you wait to send out any invitations for the event until all parties have signed the contract.
50% of your room rental and food and beverage minimum are due with your signed contract. Your final payment is due five days prior to your event.
No, all payments are due in advance and we accept the following forms of payment: Check, Cash, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Yes, we do have coat check, and it is an additional charge based on group size. We require notice at least 14 days prior to the event to set up coat check.
This space is used as part of the ballroom space and is not rented individually.
No, the Recognition Rotunda is not available for private events.
Saturday Evening:
Saturday Daytime:
Friday/Sunday Evening:
*All events are based on a four hour time block with an additional set-up time.
*Based on our current inventory.
We will rent the entire Oceans Ballroom for your event on a Saturday evening; therefore you can have your ceremony in one portion of the ballroom and your reception in the remainder of the ballroom. Individual sections of the ballroom such as the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic Rooms are not rented separately on Saturday evenings.
If you are requesting a Friday evening, Saturday daytime, or Sunday, we will rent two of the ballroom sections for your event. One ballroom section will be for your ceremony and one ballroom section will be utilized for your reception.
*Please Note: Food and beverage minimums apply for both ballrooms.
These rooms are used as part of the ballroom space and are not rented individually.
Yes, we will require a copy of your selected vendors & insurance. Please click here for the Vendor Guidelines and Form.
*Please Note: Balloons and live animals (including fish) are not allowed to be brought into the Georgia Aquarium. Please note that we have a strict 85db sound limit at the Aquarium.
We are delighted to slice and serve your cake at no additional charge.
Yes, we will be happy to provide a champagne toast in lieu of dessert if you would like to provide your own wedding cake in place of Wolfgang Puck dessert.
No, this is optional. Please see Event Guidelines for more information.
Once you select a date with your Sales Manager and they confirm availability, we will send you a contract to confirm the date and times. We ask that you wait to send out any invitations for the event until all parties have signed the contract.
50% of your room rental and Food and Beverage minimum are due within 10 days with your signed contract. Your final payment is due 5 days prior to your event.
The program is an exploration of the Ocean Voyager exhibit and introduction to the Georgia Aquarium conservation and whale shark research program. Journey with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you are guaranteed to swim or SCUBA dive with the largest fish in the world, the whale shark. A portion of the proceeds from this program support the Aquarium’s 4R conservation program. For more information about the Georgia Aquarium’s 4R program, please visit the Web site at www.georgiaaquarium.org.
The program lasts for 2.5 hours and includes a 30-minute swim or SCUBA dive in the Ocean Voyager exhibit. Participants will also view some behind-the-scenes areas of the Georgia Aquarium.
The exhibit contains 6.3 million gallons of water and ranges in depth from 20 to 33 feet deep. This exhibit houses thousands of fish including whale sharks, zebra sharks, sawfish, leopard whiprays, bowmouth guitarfish, humphead wrasses and schools of tarpon, pompano and cownose rays. That’s just to name a few.
SCUBA diving is the act of swimming underwater while using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. There are several large diving organizations that train and certify divers and dive instructors. The Aquarium’s swim program will allow individuals to swim at the surface with an air supply, and this does not require any certification.
Yes, if you would like to SCUBA dive. Proof of SCUBA certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization must be provided, along with photo identification. There is no certification necessary to participate in the swim program.
All you will need to bring is your swimsuit. If diving, you will have to provide proof of SCUBA certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization, along with photo identification. Georgia Aquarium will supply all equipment (mask, fins, tank, buoyancy device, regulator, weights, wetsuit and booties) and towels. Please do not bring your own equipment or camera of any kind. Personal masks are permitted, but will be required to be disinfected. Comfortable changing rooms with showers and lockers are provided.
For the swim program, the cost is $225 for non-Members and 10% off for Annual Pass Members. For the SCUBA dive program, the cost is $325 for non-Members and 10% off for Annual Pass Members. Program price includes admission to the Aquarium, all equipment, the swim or dive, certificate of participation, dive log book, t-shirt and souvenir photo. DVD will be available for purchase. Equipment provided: mask, fins, tank, buoyancy device, regulator, weights, booties and wetsuit. Personal masks are permitted, but will be required to be disinfected.
We encourage guest to pre-register as there are a limited number of spaces per dive.
All participants must be age 12 and older. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. The SCUBA option is open to all certified divers. Proof of SCUBA certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization must be provided, along with photo identification.
Yes, we have designed the locker room and dive platform to meet ADA regulations. When you call to make a reservation, please let the reservists know you have special needs and someone from the dive program will call you prior to your visit to review your special needs, mobility issues and equipment.
Yes, friends and family can watch you in the Ocean Voyager exhibit at the tunnel and big window. They must purchase general admission tickets. Please do not leave minor children (under age 12) unattended with the Aquarium Volunteers during your swim/dive experience.
The Aquarium is located downtown right next to the new World of Coca-Cola and Centennial Olympic Park. Click here for directions.
Please go to the Dive Kiosk, located in the Atrium next to the Ocean Voyager gallery, to check in 30 minutes prior to your experience.
There will be three dive masters in the water with you at all times. Dive team members are CPR, first aid and emergency oxygen trained. Both the dive and swim programs are a guided tour; they are not a free swim.
You can make a reservation by registering online or calling 404-581-4000.
At Georgia Aquarium, we recognize that vacation plans can change. A date may be changed if it is made more than 48 hours in advance. There will be a change fee of $50. Cancellations and no-shows will not be refunded or rescheduled. To change your reservation, please contact the Georgia Aquarium Call Center at 404.581.4000.
The water temperature is 75 or 78 degrees F.
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