Things to Know Before You Visit
Dolphin and sea lion presentation reservations are free and made day of visit.
Make reservations on the day of your visit online, in the mobile app or at the Aquarium. Access is included with the price of admission but space is limited and first-come, first-served so be sure to make reservations early.
Arrive on time.
Your visit begins at the arrival time you select. Guest admission is valid for one hour from your selected entry time.
Children 2 & under visit free.
Children ages 2 and under do not require a ticket to visit. All other ticket prices may vary depending on the day and time of your visit.
Check your stroller size.
To ensure all guests have an enjoyable and safe visit, we ask that strollers be no larger than 29” (72 cm) in width and 52” (132 cm) in length. Wagons, wagon strollers, push cars, jogging strollers, and ride-ons are not permitted. Guests that need to utilize specialty strollers or wagons for medical or sensory purposes are exempt from this policy.
No refunds.
Date changes can be made up to 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.
Come back guarantee.
We strive to deliver a memorable experience for all Guests. If your visit does not meet your expectations, we would love the opportunity to host you again free of charge. Simply visit our Guest Relations Desk on the day of your visit and let us know that you would like to return on another day. Please note that this offer is only available to Guests during their visit.
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General Admission tickets are required for entry.
Journey with Gentle Giants — Swim
$265.99
General Admission
Starting from $44.99
Prices vary based on peak times and availability.
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Experience tickets only.
This option does not include admission. Admission tickets, membership, or Resident/Aqua Pass are required for entry.
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General Admission tickets are required for your visit. Please select an arrival time. Pricing varies per day based on booking date and peak times.
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Children ages 2 and under are free
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Parking
Prepaid Georgia Aquarium parking is limited for online sales and is no longer available for the day you selected. Parking options are available onsite.
Parking is Available at Georgia Aquarium
- Parking may still be available for purchase onsite.
- Additional parking may be available at World of Coca-Cola.
- Additional lots are available nearby.
- Consider MARTA or ride share to avoid parking delays.
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- Your choice of a cheeseburger, three-piece chicken tender, or pizza
- French fries
- Fudge Round Cookie
- Freestyle fountain beverage
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- Guests under the age of 18 MUST have the program liability waiver and animal
interactive program guidelines signed and dated by their parent or court-appointed
legal guardian. - Guests must be 7+ to participate.
- Participants 15 years of age and under must be accompanied by a participating adult.
- This ticket does NOT include Aquarium admission. Participation in the Seal Encounter is not permitted without Aquarium admission.
- Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket may prevent your admittance.
- The barcode only allows one entry per scan.
Please ensure that your party adheres to the age requirements for this Animal Interactive. If you do not follow the requirements, your program will be cancelled.
There are no refunds for purchased tickets. Date changes can be made up to 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 participants MUST be scuba certified to participate in this experience. Proof of an “Autonomous Open Water Certification” from a nationally or internationally recognized organization must be provided, along with photo identification.
- All participants MUST be at least 18 years old.
- This ticket does NOT include Aquarium admission. Participation in the Journey with Gentle Giants – Rebreather is not permitted without Aquarium admission.
- Cancellations and no-shows will not be refunded or rescheduled.
- Due to the nature of caring for animals, Georgia Aquarium reserves the right to modify, cancel and/or reschedule programs without notice. Reasonable accommodations will be made to reschedule guests as effectively as possible.
- There are no refunds for purchased tickets. Date changes can be made up to 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.
- Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket may prevent your admittance.
- Georgia Aquarium does not require that all guests wear masks during their programs; however these animals can be susceptible to respiratory illnesses, and any participant managing respiratory issues (coughing, sneezing, runny nose) are asked to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth during the encounter.
- Guests clearly symptomatic will be required to wear a mask through the duration of the program or be excused from the program. This is to ensure the safest environment for the animals, our staff, and fellow guests.
- This ticket does not include Aquarium admission. Participation in the Dolphin Encounter is not permitted without Aquarium Admission.
- No personal photography or videography is allowed during the Animal Encounter experience.
- The barcode only allows one entry per scan.
- Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket may prevent your admittance.
Please ensure that your party adheres to the age requirements for this Animal Interactive.
- Each guest 15 years of age and under must come with a participating adult (one adult per family required)
- All participants must be ticketed for the Interaction.
- Guests 17 and under must have a program liability waiver signed and dated by a parent or court appointed legal guardian.
- Must be 7+ to participate.
If you do not follow the requirements, your program will be cancelled.
- Georgia Aquarium does not require that all guests wear masks during their programs; however these animals can be susceptible to respiratory illnesses, and any participant managing respiratory issues (coughing, sneezing, runny nose) are asked to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth during the encounter.
- Guests clearly symptomatic will be required to wear a mask through the duration of the program or be excused from the program. This is to ensure the safest environment for the animals, our staff, and fellow guests.
- This ticket does not include Aquarium admission. Participation in the Penguin Encounter is not permitted without Aquarium Admission.
- No personal photography or videography is allowed during the Animal Encounter experience.
- The barcode only allows one entry per scan.
- Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket may prevent your admittance.
Minimum age to participate in the program is 7 years old. All guests 15 and under must be accompanied by a participating adult. Limit 3 children 15 years old and under per each participating adult.
Please ensure that your party adheres to the age requirements for this Animal Interactive. If you do not follow the requirements, your program will be cancelled.
- Georgia Aquarium assumes no responsibility and holder expressly assumes all risk for accident, lost or stolen personal property and personal injury.
- There is no outside food, beverage or gum allowed in the Aquarium.
- Holder grants to the Aquarium the irrevocable permission to use his or her image, likeness, voice or sound recordings in any media and for the purpose whatsoever and without compensation.
- This ticket is non-transferable and is not for unauthorized resale or promotional use (including, but not limited to,contest, sweepstakes and giveaways) without the prior written permission of the Aquarium.
- Duplication of ticket is strictly prohibited.
- Use of ticket constitutes acceptance of these terms.
- This ticket does not include Aquarium admission. Participation in the Sea Otter Encounter is not permitted without Aquarium Admission.
- No personal photography or videography is allowed during the Animal Encounter experience.
- Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket may prevent your admittance.
- Due to the nature of caring for animals, Georgia Aquarium reserves the right to modify, cancel and/ or reschedule programs without notice.
Please ensure that your party adheres to the age requirements for this Animal Interactive.
- Each guest 15 years of age and under must come with a participating adult (one adult per minor required).
- All participants must be ticketed for the Interaction.
- Guests 17 and under must have a program liability waiver signed and dated by a parent or court appointed legal guardian.
- Must be 7+ to participate.
If you do not follow the requirements, your program will be cancelled.
- Must be 12+ to attend with nationally recognized proof of Open Water SCUBA certification and photo ID. Any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult in the water with them. 1:1 adult/kid ratio for kids 12-14, 1:7 ratio for kids 15-17. Parents or court appointed legal guardians must sign the program liability waiver and animal interactive program guidelines for guests under 18.
- Guests MUST be scuba certified to participate in this experience. Proof of an “Autonomous Open Water Certification” from a nationally or internationally recognized organization must be provided, along with photo identification.
- All participants MUST be at least 12 years old.
- Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult in the water AND have the program liability waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian.
- This ticket does NOT include Aquarium admission. Participation in the Journey with Gentle Giants – Dive is not permitted without Aquarium admission.
- Cancellations and no-shows will not be refunded or rescheduled.
- Due to the nature of caring for animals, Georgia Aquarium reserves the right to modify, cancel and/or reschedule programs without notice. Reasonable accommodations will be made to reschedule guests as effectively as possible.
- There are no refunds for purchased tickets. Date changes can be made up to 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.
- Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket may prevent your admittance.
- All participants MUST be at least 12 years old.
- Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult in the water AND have the program liability waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian.
- This ticket does NOT include Aquarium admission. Participation in the Journey with Gentle Giants – Swim is not permitted without Aquarium admission.
- Cancellations and no-shows will not be refunded or rescheduled.
- Due to the nature of caring for animals, Georgia Aquarium reserves the right to modify, cancel and/or reschedule programs without notice. Reasonable accommodations will be made to reschedule guests as effectively as possible.
- Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket may prevent your admittance.
- Tour is for guests 7 years old and up. All minors must be supervised by a participating adult throughout the duration of the tour.
Georgia Aquarium staff will not be responsible for supervising minors. - Guests with severe seafood/shellfish allergies should inform staff before the tour begins.
- The cage ride portion of the tour may be uncomfortable for those who have difficulty with confined spaces or severe motion sickness. Please inform staff if this poses a concern for your tour.
- This ticket does NOT include Aquarium admission. Participation in SHARKS! From Above is not permitted without Aquarium admission.
- This ticket is non-transferable and is not for unauthorized resale or promotional use (including, but not limited to, contest, sweepstakes and giveaways) without the prior written permission of the Aquarium.
- Date changes must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled time of the tour by calling 404.581.4000. We do not offer refunds for guests who do not attend their scheduled tour.
- Due to the nature of caring for animals, Georgia Aquarium reserves the right to modify, cancel and/or reschedule programs without notice. Reasonable accommodations will be made to reschedule guests as effectively as possible.
- This ticket does NOT include Aquarium admission. Participation in the Shark Cage Dive is not permitted without Aquarium Admission.
- No personal photography or videography is allowed during the Animal Encounter experience.
- The barcode only allows one entry per scan.
- Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket may prevent your admittance.
Please ensure that your party adheres to the age requirements for this Animal Interactive. If you do not follow the requirements, your program will be cancelled.
- Georgia Aquarium does not require that all guests wear masks during their programs; however these animals can be susceptible to respiratory illnesses, and any participant managing respiratory issues (coughing, sneezing, runny nose) are asked to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth during the encounter.
- Guests clearly symptomatic will be required to wear a mask through the duration of the program or be excused from the program. This is to ensure the safest environment for the animals, our staff, and fellow guests.
- This ticket does not include Aquarium admission. Participation in the Sea Lion Up Close Program is not permitted without Aquarium Admission.
- No personal photography or videography is allowed during the Animal Encounter experience, until you are specifically approved by staff.
- The barcode only allows one entry per scan.
- Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket may prevent your admittance.
- Due to the nature of caring for animals, Georgia Aquarium reserves the right to modify, cancel and/ or reschedule programs without notice.
- No refunds will be issued unless the program is canceled.
This program has specific age requirements for participation
Please ensure that your party adheres to the age requirements for this Animal Interactive.
Each guest 15 years of age and under must come with a participating adult (one adult per minor required).
All participants must be ticketed for the Interaction.
Guests 17 and under must have a program liability waiver signed and dated by a parent or court appointed legal guardian.
Must be 7+ to participate.
If you do not follow the requirements, your program will be cancelled.
- Georgia Aquarium does not require that all guests wear masks during their programs; however these animals can be susceptible to respiratory illnesses, and any participant managing respiratory issues (coughing, sneezing, runny nose) are asked to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth during the encounter.
- Guests clearly symptomatic will be required to wear a mask through the duration of the program or be excused from the program. This is to ensure the safest environment for the animals, our staff, and fellow guests.
- This ticket does not include Aquarium admission. Participation in the Sea Lion Encounter is not permitted without Aquarium Admission.
- No personal photography or videography is allowed during the Animal Encounter experience.
- The barcode only allows one entry per scan.
- Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket may prevent your admittance.
Please ensure that your party adheres to the age requirements for this Animal Interactive. If you do not follow the requirements, your program will be cancelled.
- This ticket does not include Aquarium admission. Participation in the Shark & Ray Immersion is not permitted without Aquarium Admission.
- No personal photography or videography is allowed during the Animal Encounter experience.
- The barcode only allows one entry per scan.
- Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket may prevent your admittance.
Please ensure that your party adheres to the age requirements for this Animal Interactive. If you do not follow the requirements, your program will be cancelled.
- This ticket does not include Aquarium admission. Participation in the Dolphin Encounter is not permitted without Aquarium Admission.
- No personal photography or videography is allowed during the Animal Encounter experience.
- The barcode only allows one entry per scan.
- Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket may prevent your admittance.
Please ensure that your party adheres to the age requirements for this Animal Interactive.
- Each guest 15 years of age and under must come with a participating adult (one adult per minor required).
- All participants must be ticketed for the Interaction.
- Guests 17 and under must have a program liability waiver signed and dated by a parent or court appointed legal guardian.
- Must be 7+ to participate.
If you do not follow the requirements, your program will be cancelled.
- Georgia Aquarium does not require that all guests wear masks during their programs; however these animals can be susceptible to respiratory illnesses, and any participant managing respiratory issues (coughing, sneezing, runny nose) are asked to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth during the encounter.
- Guests clearly symptomatic will be required to wear a mask through the duration of the program or be excused from the program. This is to ensure the safest environment for the animals, our staff, and fellow guests.
- All participants MUST be at least 60 inches tall and weigh 300 pounds or less.
- Each guest ages 15 and under MUST be accompanied by a participating adult.
- This ticket does NOT include Aquarium admission. Participation in the Beluga Interaction is not permitted without Aquarium Admission.
- Due to the nature of caring for animals, Georgia Aquarium reserves the right to modify, cancel and/or reschedule programs without notice. Reasonable accommodations will be made to reschedule guests as effectively as possible.
- Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket may prevent your admittance.
Please ensure that your party adheres to the age requirements for this Animal Interactive. If you do not follow the requirements, your program will be cancelled.
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If you do not follow the requirements, your program will be cancelled.
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