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Experience

Behind the Seas Tours

Explore the Secret World Behind Georgia Aquarium

Our Behind the Seas Tours offer a backstage look at our most popular exhibits. You’ll come closer than ever before to our animal inhabitants with visits to the topside of our galleries, plus you’ll get to visit our Correll Center, commissary and Ocean Voyager filtration room, where we house the equipment that filters our 6.3 million gallon habitat.

Fan of the show ‘The Aquarium?’ You might be interested in our Behind the Seas Tour ‘The Aquarium’ Backstage Edition.

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Georgia Aquarium's Behind the Seas Tour is proudly sponsored by Kaiser Permanente
 

Get the Inside Scoop!

  • The Filtration Room

    Discover how we keep millions of gallons of water clean for our animals.

  • Vet Facilities

    See where we check our animals' health, prepare their meals and more.

  • A Fresh Perspective

    Enjoy an exclusive, up-top view of our galleries.

Sneak a Peek Behind the Scenes

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I don’t know why, but behind the scenes makes me feel like I know all of the secrets (even though, they aren’t hiding anything) and makes me appreciate everything going on even more.

Krystyn reallyareyouserious.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Georgia Aquarium doing to help guests and staff stay healthy?

    Georgia Aquarium has several sanitization and cleanliness procedures, many of which have been enhanced given the awareness of COVID-19. Our Environmental Operations team continually cleans and disinfects frequently touched places like handles, elevators, faucets, counters, and more. We have placed additional hand sanitizer units in gallery entrances and exits and additional signage in our restrooms indicating proper handwashing techniques. For staff, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, and gloves are available for all employees and volunteers.

  • Where should I go when I arrive?

    All participants will meet at the desk on the second floor next to the 4D Theater. A Behind the Seas Tour sign will identify the tour. The tour guide will arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time. All tours leave on time. Guests arriving up to 10 minutes late will be escorted to join the rest of the tour already in progress. No refunds will be issued for missing part or all of a tour.

  • Is food or drink allowed on the tour?

    No food or drink is allowed on the tour.

  • Can the date of a tour change?

    All tours are subject to change due to medical procedures or other unforeseen circumstances.

  • Can I reschedule my booked date?

    Date changes must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled time of the tour.

  • If I miss the tour, can I get a refund?

    There are no refunds for no-shows.

  • When do I pay for the tour?

    Payment in full is required at the time of booking. Booking can be made online, by calling Georgia Aquarium at 404.581.4444 or by visiting the ticket window.

  • How many people are on a tour?

    Tours will not exceed 18 people.

  • Are there any clothing restrictions?

    No high heels are allowed on the tour.

  • Who can book a tour?

    All tours can be booked by individuals or by a group. Any guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

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