
Do your holiday shopping at Georgia Aquarium! With the holidays fast approaching, Georgia Aquarium has something for everyone (and for every price) on your list! From gifts for the person who has everything to experiencing a "Journey with Gentle Giants," the Aquarium is one-stop shopping for all your holiday needs.
Georgia Aquarium's Holiday Gift Guide (click on each item to learn more):
Whale Shark Expedition Eco Tour-
Join Georgia Aquarium on its whale shark expedition to the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico! In Summer 2010, the Aquarium will
take an intimate group of individuals on a
relaxing trip to Mexico for an exclusive opportunity to see Georgia Aquarium researchers at work and enjoy specialanimal encounters. The expedition will include: roundtrip group air transportation to Cancun, ground transportation
in Mexico, lodging, boat tour with whale shark snorkeling and dolphin encounter, some meals and a tour of the Georgia Aquarium with a dive or swim with our whale sharks. To reserve your spot, contact Kristie Cobb Hacke at 404.581.4130 or kcobb@georgiaaquarium.org.
Georgia Aquarium Debuts New “Out of Water” Exhibition Planet Shark: Predator or Prey - Experience the most comprehensive and innovative “out of water” exhibition to tour the world. Explore the unique relationships between humans and the most feared predator on earth – the shark. This 10,000+-square-foot exhibition features full-scale shark models, fossils dating back 350 million years, authentic artifacts from the movie “Jaws,” stories about shark encounters told by survivors, amazing “frozen in time” displays, an examination of shark bodies and hunting strategies, high definition videos and more! The Planet Shark exhibition will be on display through Fall 2010. Tickets include admission to Planet Shark and Georgia Aquarium. Ticket prices: Adult - $31.50; Child (age 3-12) - $23.50; Senior (age 65 and up) - $26.25. Buy Now!
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 great
hammerhead sharks, zebra sharks, sawfish,
leopard whiprays, bowmouth guitarfish,
humphead wrasses 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, the whale shark, and the largest rays in the world, the manta ray, in the Georgia Aquarium’s 6.3 million gallon Ocean Voyager exhibit.The cost is $225 to swim and $325 to SCUBA dive. Members receive a 10% discount. Buy now!
Annual Pass – This is the great gift that keeps on giving all year long. An Annual Pass guarantees new thrills, adventures and fish-filled fun with every visit, as well as lasting memories with friends and family. Enjoy 10% off additional tickets, opportunity to purchase a Guest Pass, free admission to Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow and Jazz Journeys, 50% discount on Behind the Scenes Tours, discounts on parking, Café Aquaria and gift shops and Member pricing for Aquarium programs and events (Children's Parties, Camp H2O, Sleepovers, etc). With new animals and activities throughout the year, you will have plenty of reasons to come back! Membership supports all of the Aquarium’s efforts in aquatic animal research and conservation. Annual Pass pricing: Adult-$65; Child (age 3-12): $48; Senior (55+): $54. Buy now!
Sleepovers – 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 family sleepovers and adult sleepovers. Sleepovers include Aquarium admission, Deepo's Undersea 3D Wondershow, Behind
the Scenes Tours, guided adventure through
the galleries, a sleeping mat, fun activities, light supper and breakfast and waking up next to one of our amazing exhibits. Don't forget about our Adult's Only Sleepover "Love in the Aquarium" on Valentine's Day. Pricing: $100 per person; Members - $75 per person. Buy Now!
Science on Tap - For the science enthusiast, join Georgia Aquarium throughout the year for our newest Science on Tap lectures, presented by Heineken. Join us at each event and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and Heineken in Georgia Aquarium's Oceans Ballroom while hearing first-hand accounts of interesting experiences with marine life and the oceans around us. Pricing: Member - $25; Non-Member - $35. Buy Now!
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. Adoptions include: a custom, limited
edition, whale shark plush; a Georgia Aquarium admission
ticket, valid through 10-31-2010; an animal fact sheet; adoption certificate; and, recognition on Georgia Aquarium’s 4R Donor Wall. Give the gift that gives back and adopt a whale shark plush in honor of someone special today! Visit http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/supportUs/ADOPT.aspx for more information. Pricing: $75 per adoption. Buy Now!
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. Buy now!
Gift Cards – Want to provide aa Aquarium gift but don’t know what they want? A Georgia Aquarium Gift Card is the perfect choice. They can be used for admission tickets, parking, movie tickets, or in Café Aquaria and the gift shops. Gift cards are loadable for any amount. Buy Now!
FREE Aquarium Puzzles! – Check out these exciting (and free!) Aquarium puzzles the entire family can enjoy. Play now!
Purchase your holiday gifts today! To purchase any of the items mentioned above, check out the Aquarium's Web site or call (404) 581-4000 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week).




