Experience
Journey with Gentle Giants 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.
Our divers are with you at all times to answer questions and ensure your safety.
You bring your excitement, and we'll supply everything you need during and after your swim.
A souvenir photo and an exclusive t-shirt will remind of this rare experience for years to come.
The manta rays are very playful and love to come over and swoop right above your head! It's also fun to go over the tunnel and up to the window and interact with the people since you have become part of the exhibit... It's such a unique experience.
Sal42 from Cleveland TripAdvisor.com
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Animal Fact
The whale shark is the biggest fish in the sea.
Georgia Aquarium is committed to creating a safe and enjoyable experience for every guest that comes through our doors. Our team members will always work to support an environment where someone’s visit will not be disrupted by the behavior or actions of other guests. Aquarium team members should be treated with respect at all times. Guests who violate this code of conduct will be required to leave the Aquarium immediately. Our security staff reserves the right to remove, without refund, any and all ticket holders who act inappropriately or behave in a way that makes others uncomfortable.
Georgia Aquarium Code of Conduct:
Guests who violate the code of conduct or engage in any other behavior that may be deemed by Georgia Aquarium team members to be inappropriate, harassing or threatening may be removed without refund. Behavior which may adversely impact the safety of people, animals or property will be removed from the property and may be subject to arrest.
We absolutely encourage you to use your phone to show us your tickets. There is no need to print the email or barcodes. Our contactless turnstiles will allow you to scan the barcode right from your phone.
We ask that you have your phone ready with your email pulled up once you pass through security. Please note that Sleepover Tickets are not viable for entry until 6:00pm, but allow for all day admission the morning after the sleepover.
Each individual general admission ticket includes access to Georgia Aquarium, all Aquarium galleries & exhibits, general-seating Dolphin Presentation*, and Sea Lion Presentation*. $1 of every ticket sold supports ocean conservation and research. Guests typically spend 2-4 hours at the Aquarium, but you’re free to explore as long as you wish during your visit.
**To attend the Dolphin or Sea Lion Presentation, please make reservations at the Aquarium on the day of your visit.
All guests are required to purchase a general admission ticket for entry to Georgia Aquarium. The Gift Shop inside the Aquarium does not allow guests to just visit the gift shop without being granted admission to the Aquarium. Our online Gift Shop is accessible 24 hours a day through this link.
Showtime Pictures snaps photos as you enter the aquarium and during animal encounters.
Then as you leave the aquarium, you will see our custom photo kiosks where you can view and print your pictures immediately.
To order, or view them online please follow this link: https://mygeorgiaaquarium.com/mygallery/
If you have had known exposure to a person who has tested positive for Covid 19, we ask that you reschedule your Animal Encounter for at least two weeks in the future. Rescheduling for this reason will not incur any additional charges or fees.
All participants will be asked to take a short survey prior to their encounter or program to determine if they have had contact with a person who has tested positive for Covid 19. If that is confirmed, participants will be rescheduled for at least two weeks in the future without any additional charges or fees.
All visitors are expected to ensure their clothing and accessories are appropriate for a family environment. For example, visitors and staff should not wear items during their visit that may be considered offensive, contain nudity, profanity, sexual innuendo/suggestions, promote negative ethnic or racial commentary, or hatred/violence in any form.
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.
Georgia Aquarium is glad to offer a variety of branded apparel in our gift shops, however we do not sell Aquarium team member uniforms. For the safety of our guests, team and animals, it is important that we are always able to discern between members of the public and Georgia Aquarium staff and volunteers.
Thank you for your recent visit, and we are sorry to hear that you may have left some items behind. We ask that you please follow the link below, to provide us all the details of what we will be looking for. Upon submission of your lost item report, you will receive further instructions.
Upon submission of your lost item report, you will receive further instructions.
Lost & Found Software Provided By Chargerback
Only guide dogs for the blind, service dogs for people with disabilities and working dogs in training are permitted inside Georgia Aquarium. Pets are not permitted. Emotional support animals are not permitted
Pets are not allowed. Only guide dogs for the blind, service dogs for people with disabilities and working dogs in training are permitted inside Georgia Aquarium. Emotional support animals are not permitted
For directions to the Aquarium and information on parking, please refer to the Hours, Directions & Parking section of our website!
All tickets include Aquarium admission, all available shows, and all available animal galleries. Shows are subject to availability and are on a first come, first served basis. Show times are subject to change without notice. Check our daily schedule for current show times. Remember: Georgia Aquarium is located in the Eastern Time Zone. Please plan accordingly.
The animals at Georgia Aquarium come to us in a number of ways. Some are rescued animals, that would not be able to survive on their own in their natural habitat. Some examples of rescued animals at the Aquarium include several of our California sea lions, southern sea otters Tank the green sea turtle and the manta ray, Nandi.
Other animals were born at the Aquarium or at other zoological institutions.
Some animals come to Georgia Aquarium from aquaculture facilities – where aquatic animals are bred and reared for places like the Aquarium. Many of our jellies are cultured right here in the Aquarium’s jelly lab. Other species of fish and other animals are cultured elsewhere before coming to the aquarium.
Some animals are carefully collected by the animal experts at Georgia Aquarium so that they can serve as ambassadors for their species in one of our many exhibits. These animals help teach people about their species, the environments they live in and the dangers they face, so that we can take action to help protect them.
Aquarium size can be measured two ways. If you measure the facility by square footage, Georgia Aquarium is more than 600,000 square feet. If you measure by the amount of water in all of the exhibits, Georgia Aquarium contains approximately 10 million gallons of fresh and salt water.
For information about the animals found at Georgia Aquarium, please visit our Animal Guide.
There are no guns, knives, matches, lighters, fishing poles, outside food, beverages, balloons, disposable drinking straws or gum allowed inside Georgia Aquarium.
Pets are not allowed. Only guide dogs for the blind, service dogs for people with disabilities and working dogs in training are permitted inside Georgia Aquarium. Emotional support animals are not permitted
We have bottle filling stations located throughout the building, and encourage you to bring your refillable bottles and reusable drinking straws during your visit.
Georgia Aquarium has established – and strictly enforces – a “No Weapons” policy that applies to all of our guests. Weapons include (but are not limited to) firearms and knives. This policy was created to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all guests, and to eliminate a potential risk to guests, staff and/or animals. This policy was created based on the findings of a comprehensive threat assessment conducted by Georgia Aquarium. With more than two million guests visiting our facility each year, and thousands of aquatic animals living in 10 million gallons of water behind acrylic, we cannot put ourselves at risk of either an intentional or accidental discharge of a weapon within our facility. Signage has been placed on our property stating that firearms are not permitted. Enforcing this policy and ensuring the safety of aquarium guests and team members is Georgia Aquarium’s 24-hour security staff.
The official Georgia Aquarium parking deck operates 1,600 safe, secure and well-lit spaces attached to Georgia Aquarium. Covered and rooftop parking is available. You can pay for parking in advance online; just print and bring your pre-paid parking ticket with you to enter the parking deck. You’ll be asked to re-scan your ticket in order to exit the parking deck after your visit. There is no re-entry allowed on pre-paid parking.
If you’re driving and planning to park onsite, use the following street address for a direct route to Georgia Aquarium parking: 357 Luckie Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30313.
The official Georgia Aquarium Parking deck is accessible via our entrances on Luckie Street or Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
Please note: After you have parked, follow the signage onsite to the main entrance. You will see overhead sings and painted markings on the ground leading you the elevators to the main entrance.
There is very limited oversized vehicle parking available in our parking deck. Oversized vehicles will need to access the parking deck using the Ivan Allen Entrance, and see an attendant for access to the limited oversized vehicle parking spaces. We cannot guarantee access to the oversized vehicle parking spaces.
Our parking deck has vehicle height restrictions:
For your convenience, you can pay for parking in advance online. You will need to print and bring your pre-paid parking ticket with you in order to enter the parking deck. You will be asked to re-scan your ticket in order to exit the parking deck after your visit. There is no re-entry allowed on pre-paid parking.
Georgia Aquarium parking passes are valid ONLY for the Georgia Aquarium parking deck, located at 357 Luckie Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30313. These passes are NOT valid for the World of Coca-Cola parking deck.
Our standard operating hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. We have extended hours during the summer and holidays. We will occasionally close the aquarium early for private events. Please check the schedule prior to finalizing your arrival plans. The last entry is permitted one hour before closing.
Georgia Aquarium is located at 225 Baker Street, across the street from the north end of Centennial Olympic Park.
There is very limited oversized vehicle parking available in our parking deck. Oversized vehicles will need to access the parking deck using the Ivan Allen Entrance, and see an attendant for access to the limited oversized vehicle parking spaces. We cannot guarantee access to the oversized vehicle parking spaces.
