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Animal Fact

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Animal Fact

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Animal Fact

Open to the Public | Visit Today | Georgia Aquarium | Located in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia 9

Animal Fact

Open to the Public | Visit Today | Georgia Aquarium | Located in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia 36

Encounters

Try Our Immersive Shark & Ray Interaction

Turn your fear into fascination. Suit up and get in the water with some of our sharks and rays in this animal interaction in our Sharks! Predators of the Deep gallery.

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Encounters

Get Up Close With a Sea Lion

Our unique Sea Lion Encounter takes you go behind the scenes to interact with these charismatic animals. Over the course of approximately 30 minutes, you’ll enjoy an exclusive tour of the California sea lion facility and a special educational presentation on the sea lions, then participate in an exciting sea lion training session alongside Georgia Aquarium’s own animal trainers.

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Encounters

Suit Up & Go For a Swim With Whale Sharks

Journey with Gentle Giants swim encounter is the only opportunity in the world where you are guaranteed to swim with whale sharks, manta rays, and more. You’ll get to swim with a snorkel in the Ocean Voyager exhibit, built by The Home Depot, with thousands of amazing animals for the experience of a lifetime.

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Encounters

Suit Up & Scuba Dive With Whale Sharks

Journey with Gentle Giants dive encounter is the only opportunity in the world where you’re guaranteed to dive with whale sharks, manta rays, and thousands of other sea creatures. Suit up to SCUBA dive in the lively waters of the Ocean Voyager exhibit, and have the experience of a lifetime. (SCUBA certification required)

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Animal Fact

Open to the Public | Visit Today | Georgia Aquarium | Located in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia 12

Animal Fact

Open to the Public | Visit Today | Georgia Aquarium | Located in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia 15

Upcoming Events

Join Us Beneath the Waves

There's always something new happening at Georgia Aquarium. Check out our upcoming virtual and live events for fans, families and 21+.

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Adults-Only Events
May 29
Science on Tap
Embark on an evening of science, conversation, and libations at Georgia Aquarium’s 21+ lec...
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Fundraising Events
Jun 7
20,000 Beers
Under the Sea
Our most popular summer event is back and better than ever! Celebrate the arrival of summer...
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Workout Events
Jun 10
Wellness by the Water
Yoga
Transform your fitness journey in one of Atlanta’s most unique and inspiring settings—Ge...
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Workout Events
Jul 8
Wellness by the Water
Sound Bath
Transform your wellness journey in one of Atlanta’s most unique and inspiring settings—G...
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Workout Events
Aug 12
Wellness by the Water
Yoga
Transform your fitness journey in one of Atlanta’s most unique and inspiring settings—Ge...
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Conventions
Aug 30
Dragon Con Night
Unleash your inner comic book, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi fandom at the 16th anniversary of...
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Workout Events
Sep 16
Wellness by the Water
Sound Bath
Transform your wellness journey in one of Atlanta’s most unique and inspiring settings—G...
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Adults-Only Events
Oct 10
2025 Pride Kickoff
Start your Atlanta Pride weekend festivities at the most iconic attraction. Meet old and new...
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Adults-Only Events
May 29
Science on Tap
Embark on an evening of science, conversation, and libations at Georgia Aquarium’s 21+ lec...
LEARN MORE
Fundraising Events
Jun 7
20,000 Beers
Under the Sea
Our most popular summer event is back and better than ever! Celebrate the arrival of summer...
LEARN MORE
Workout Events
Jun 10
Wellness by the Water
Yoga
Transform your fitness journey in one of Atlanta’s most unique and inspiring settings—Ge...
LEARN MORE
Workout Events
Jul 8
Wellness by the Water
Sound Bath
Transform your wellness journey in one of Atlanta’s most unique and inspiring settings—G...
LEARN MORE
Workout Events
Aug 12
Wellness by the Water
Yoga
Transform your fitness journey in one of Atlanta’s most unique and inspiring settings—Ge...
LEARN MORE
Conventions
Aug 30
Dragon Con Night
Unleash your inner comic book, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi fandom at the 16th anniversary of...
LEARN MORE
Workout Events
Sep 16
Wellness by the Water
Sound Bath
Transform your wellness journey in one of Atlanta’s most unique and inspiring settings—G...
LEARN MORE
Adults-Only Events
Oct 10
2025 Pride Kickoff
Start your Atlanta Pride weekend festivities at the most iconic attraction. Meet old and new...
LEARN MORE

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Research & Conservation

African Penguins Could be Extinct by 2035

African penguin population numbers have dropped 60% in the last 30 years. Georgia Aquarium aids in their fight for survival through breeding programs and partnerships with organizations in their native South Africa, like the South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds.

Find out what we're doing, how we're succeeding, and how you can support our mission.

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How You Can Help

Become a Member to Help Us Make a Difference

Georgia Aquarium membership supports not only African penguin survival but all of the Aquarium’s efforts in aquatic animal research and conservation. Membership and other contributions are critical to continuing our efforts and success in our mission.

Members can take advantage of free general admission, plus discounts on special events, Aquarium programs, products, and more.

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