Honoring our Heros

Georgia Aquarium, in proud partnership with our Military Salute program’s founding sponsor, The Home Depot Foundation, is proud to support the brave men and women of our armed forces. Through special programming, events, and exclusive experiences, our Military Salute initiative offers meaningful, positive moments for active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.

Our mission is to introduce and promote the healing nature of the underwater world to our nation’s wounded, ill, and injured heroes by fostering camaraderie, recreation, service, and conservation. We envision a new generation of Warrior—one who finds strength and renewal through ongoing engagement with the aquatic world.

Together with The Home Depot Foundation, we’re creating unforgettable experiences that celebrate and support those who serve—while highlighting the restorative power of the ocean.

Your support helps expand the reach of our Military Salute programming. Join us in honoring those who serve.

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Explore our Military Programs

Veterans Immersion Program

Dive into Healing

The Veterans Immersion Program offers wounded, or injured service members the extraordinary opportunity to swim or dive in Ocean Voyager Built by The Home Depot—one of the world’s largest aquatic exhibits. This immersive experience brings participants face-to-face with whale sharks, manta rays, and more, offering a powerful connection to the healing power of water.

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Military Mondays

Join us in Gratitude

To honor the courage and sacrifice of our military community, Georgia Aquarium offers free admission to active and former U.S. service members on select Mondays throughout the year—plus 30% off for accompanying family members.

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Gold Star Initiatives

Moments of Wonder

Georgia Aquarium is honored to partner with Gold Star families—those who have lost a loved one in active-duty military service—by providing opportunities to experience the magic of our exhibits and programs. Through these moments of connection, reflection, and discovery, we aim to offer comfort, healing, and a space to create new memories together.

Special Military Event Days

Celebrating Service

Georgia Aquarium proudly honors all military personnel and their families through special event days held throughout the year. These dedicated moments are our way of showing gratitude for their service and sacrifice—offering opportunities to connect, celebrate, and experience the wonder of the Aquarium together.

Veterans Field Dive Program

Rediscovering Purpose Through Conservation

A five-day dive-based program where veterans partner with organizations such as Reef Renewal in the Florida Keys to support ocean conservation. Certified veteran divers take on a “new mission” of service by participating in hands-on reef restoration and research. The experience fosters healing, purpose, and strong bonds among veterans and staff, encouraging healthy coping strategies and reigniting a passion to serve a greater cause.

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Together, We Can Make an Impact

Georgia Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates through the generous support of donors like you. No matter how much you give, your donation will go far in helping us achieve our mission to inspire awareness and preservation of our ocean and aquatic animals worldwide. Contributions towards Georgia Aquarium allow us to further our important endeavors in research, conservation, education and other initiatives.

From all of the Georgia Aquarium family – we thank you for your generosity.

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