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Brand Guidelines
For the use of Georgia Aquarium’s name, logo, colors, or graphics, please see our Logo Guidelines. Express written consent regarding the use of name, logo, or graphics may be obtained by submitting .JPG or .PDF artwork or proof via email to the contact below.
Please allow up to 10 days for approval or edits, though most requests can be processed in as little as 1-2 business day(s). Every effort will be made to process requests in a timely manner.
Marketing & Brand Contact: marketing@georgiaaquarium.org
After reviewing our Logo Guidelines, please click here for a downloadable list of assets.
About Georgia Aquarium:
Georgia Aquarium is a leading 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Atlanta, Ga. that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Georgia Aquarium is committed to working on behalf of all marine life through education, preservation, exceptional animal care, and research across the globe. Georgia Aquarium continues its mission each day to inspire, educate, and entertain its millions of guests about the aquatic biodiversity throughout the world through its hundreds of exhibits and tens of thousands of animals across its eight major galleries. For more information, visit georgiaaquarium.org
Media Admission Application
Please note: Complimentary media tickets are no longer available for personal visits or groups.
Filming & Access Overview
Interested in commercial filming or photography at Georgia Aquarium? Are you a digital influencer or member of the media looking to visit the Aquarium for a story? See the below information to help with your request.
Commercial Filming at Georgia Aquarium
To submit a request, a Filming and Photography Application must be completed via the link below. Your application will automatically be sent to the Communications team.
Before submitting your application please read carefully:
- At least three (3) weeks’ notice is required for filming and photo requests and must be approved by the Communications team.
- Commercial filming/photo productions may be charged filming fees with additional fees as necessary based on the production’s request(s). A fee estimate will be provided if a filming
is approved. - A rush fee may be incurred for filming date requests under three (3) weeks’ notice.
- All filming at Georgia Aquarium must follow Georgia Aquarium’s Commercial Filming and Photography Guidelines.
- Please allow up to three (3) business days for a response.
- Filming or photo shoots during peak attendance periods (i.e. holidays, weekends, spring or summer break) cannot be accommodated.
- Please limit production crews to essential personnel only, especially for filmings in animal spaces or during our open hours. Any additional guests not actively part of the crew may not be admitted.
- Due to the high volume of filming requests received, student productions cannot be accommodated.
- If a filming request is approved, a Location Agreement must be signed by all parties. Outside location agreements will not be signed.
- Georgia Aquarium reserves the right to cancel any shoot at any time if it is not in the best interest of the animals, staff, or guests, or if it defies the Aquarium’s mission or any of the guidelines outlined.
On-Site Traditional Media Requests
- To request an interview or filming for a traditional news media outlet or publication, please email media@georgiaaquarium.org.
- Members of the media covering a story related to Georgia Aquarium must contact the Communications team to request interviews or access before admittance.
- No media will be admitted if they arrive on-site for day-of filming without prior approval from the Communications team.
Media & Influencer Ticket Admissions Policy
The media and influencer ticket admission policies at Georgia Aquarium enable active and working media (not including administration, sales, or retired personnel), influencers, and digital influencers the opportunity to cover the Aquarium for traditional or social media.
Please note: Georgia Aquarium’s complimentary media ticket policy has changed. Complimentary tickets are no longer available for personal visits or groups.
- Inquiries about complimentary or discounted tickets must completely fill out and submit one of the appropriate application forms listed below at least seven (7) business days prior to their desired visit date.
- Complimentary admission is ONLY available to media and social media influencers on assignment with the intent to cover Georgia Aquarium, marine life or travel tourism. These include:
○ Print & Online – including Trade outlets, Editors, Reporters, Photojournalists, Publishers, Managing/Assignment Editors and Freelance Writers
○ Broadcast (TV and Radio) – News Producers, News Directors/Assistant Directors, Reporters, Managing/Assignment/Planning Editors, News Writers, Online/Web Producers, Photojournalists
○ Social Media: Influencers/Content Creators on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok or Pinterest with 10,000+ followers and adequate engagement.
- Qualifying media can request a complimentary ticket for access to the Aquarium for b-roll, reviews, or photos without the need for interviews or filming setups. The offer does not include parking fees.
- Tickets are not guaranteed and are subject to availability and blackout dates.
○ Ticket requests cannot be processed after 12 p.m. on Friday, weekends or holidays.
○ Visits during peak attendance periods (i.e. holidays, weekends, spring or summer break) cannot be accommodated.
Please note: While recording and photography devices are allowed in the Aquarium, no professional-grade cameras, lenses, boom mics, lighting, etc. will be allowed without permission from the Communications team. Live streams are prohibited for the safety of our guests and animals.
Celebrities & VIPs
- If a celebrity/VIP is interested in visiting Georgia Aquarium, notification must be submitted to the Communications and Guest Programs departments. Requests are reviewed on an individual basis.
- All celebrities/VIPs are given the option to have confidential visits to the Aquarium. In this case, they are required to pay for all of the costs of their experience.
- Certain celebrities/VIPs are offered complimentary services in exchange for various media opportunities.
To notify the Communications department of a celebrity/VIP visit, please email media@georgiaaquarium.org and guestprograms@georgiaaquarium.org.