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Bring Your Class

The Georgia Aquarium’s Education General Admission allows classes to explore our many diverse habitats and species on their own with this self-guided experience.

What's Included

In this self-guided experience, all tickets include Aquarium admission, all available presentations, and all available animal galleries. Presentations are subject to availability and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Presentation times are subject to change without notice.

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Sponsored Education Admissions (SEA) Grant

Eligible schools and organizations can apply to visit for free.

Georgia Aquarium offers a Sponsored Education Admissions (SEA) Grant to Title I schools and select non-profit organizations operating in the State of Georgia. This grant provides free admission when visiting with a field trip, ensuring that diverse audiences, regardless of economic status, have an opportunity to experience the wonders of the Aquarium.

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Perform at Georgia Aquarium

Sounds of the Sea

With Sounds of the Sea, your entertainment group has the unique opportunity to showcase its talent! We can accommodate bands, orchestras, and choirs.

Details

  • Available between January 5, 2026, and April 30, 2026, from Mondays to Thursdays (excluding holidays).
  • Maximum of a 50-person band, orchestra, or choir.
  • 20- to 30-minute performance set.
  • Performances at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, or 3:00 PM.
  • Advanced reservations and group admission are required.
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Self-Guided Admission

Field Guides

Engage your students through exploration and active learning through use of the background information and guided learning questions.

Teachers, print out these guides for your chaperones to use while visiting the main galleries.
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12

Instructor-Led Programs

Our engaging instructor-led programs provide focused learning opportunities where students can ask questions, collaborate and problem solve with the guidance of our Georgia Aquarium Educators. Programs are aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and include a grade-specific, downloadable Teacher Guide with pre- and post-visit activities. Instructor-led programs are 30 minutes for Pre-K and 45 minutes for Grades K-12. At the end of the program, groups will have the remainder of their time to enjoy the various galleries and presentations at the Aquarium. Limited availability and blackout dates apply.

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Complimentary Adult Ratio

  • Pre-K to 2nd Grade: 1 complimentary adult for every 5 students.
  • 3rd Grade to 12th Grade: 1 complimentary adult for every 10 students.
  • All additional adults with the group will need to purchase a ticket.
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Payment Details

  • A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at time of booking. Deposit will hold your specific date/time and will be applied to your balance.
  • Total balance is due 14 days prior to your visit.
  • All payments are non-refundable. Refunds will not be given for any unused portion of your order, such as no-shows or cancellations.
  • We accept school checks and all major credit cards. No personal checks.
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