Discover Fun at the Georgia Aquarium

Spend your day making friends with penguins, dolphins, sea lions and other amazing marine creatures.

Whether you are looking for fun things to do in Atlanta with your friends and family, or seeking a solo adventure, Georgia Aquarium located in downtown Atlanta GA has you covered. We have a year round calendar of events and activities that will absolutely delight the nature lover in you.

Glow Nights

May 29, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Now through August 9, summer nights glow brighter at Georgia Aquarium with the return of Glow Nights, a captivating experience where light, movement, and imagination collide. Step into an enchanting celebration of all things that glow as the Aquarium transforms into a radiant nighttime wonderland for guests of all ages.

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Summer Camp H2O
June 8–June 12

June 8, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

Campers will spend the week engaged in fun and exciting activities! They will discover interesting facts about our aquatic friends and their habitats, as well as explore the wondrous ocean ecosystem. All Aquarium galleries and presentations are included.​

Members of Georgia Aquarium get early access to Camp H2O registration, plus special savings! Sign in to your member account to secure your spot. Not a member? General registration opens February 2.

Please see below to determine which camp your little minnow should join this summer!

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Summer Camp H2O July 27–July 31

Summer Camp H2O
June 15–June 18

June 15, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

This camp session runs from June 15–18. There is no camp on Friday, June 19.

Campers will spend the week engaged in fun and exciting activities! They will discover interesting facts about our aquatic friends and their habitats, as well as explore the wondrous ocean ecosystem. All Aquarium galleries and presentations are included.​

Members of Georgia Aquarium get early access to Camp H2O registration, plus special savings! Sign in to your member account to secure your spot. Not a member? General registration opens February 2.

Please see below to determine which camp your little minnow should join this summer!

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Summer Camp H2O July 27–July 31

Summer Camp H2O
June 22–June 26

June 22, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

Campers will spend the week engaged in fun and exciting activities! They will discover interesting facts about our aquatic friends and their habitats, as well as explore the wondrous ocean ecosystem. All Aquarium galleries and presentations are included.​

Members of Georgia Aquarium get early access to Camp H2O registration, plus special savings! Sign in to your member account to secure your spot. Not a member? General registration opens February 2.

Please see below to determine which camp your little minnow should join this summer!

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Summer Camp H2O July 27–July 31

Summer Camp H2O
June 29–July 2

June 29, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

This camp session runs from June 29–July 2. There is no camp on Friday, July 3, and no camp for ages 11–13 during this session.

Campers will spend the week engaged in fun and exciting activities! They will discover interesting facts about our aquatic friends and their habitats, as well as explore the wondrous ocean ecosystem. All Aquarium galleries and presentations are included.​

Members of Georgia Aquarium get early access to Camp H2O registration, plus special savings! Sign in to your member account to secure your spot. Not a member? General registration opens February 2.

Please see below to determine which camp your little minnow should join this summer!

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Summer Camp H2O July 27–July 31

Summer Camp H2O
July 6–July 10

July 6, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

Campers will spend the week engaged in fun and exciting activities! They will discover interesting facts about our aquatic friends and their habitats, as well as explore the wondrous ocean ecosystem. All Aquarium galleries and presentations are included.​

Members of Georgia Aquarium get early access to Camp H2O registration, plus special savings! Sign in to your member account to secure your spot. Not a member? General registration opens February 2.

Please see below to determine which camp your little minnow should join this summer!

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Summer Camp H2O July 27–July 31

Glow Nights After Hours

July 10, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm

You won’t want to miss Georgia Aquarium’s first-ever Glow Nights After Hours. Experience an unforgettable evening featuring live performances from world-class Las Vegas acrobats, sip on cocktails or mocktails and dance beneath stunning bioluminescent-inspired décor.

Glow Nights After Hours is an adults-only (18+) immersive cocktail party, complete with themed drinks, dining options available for purchase, a live DJ, and spectacular entertainment – all set against the backdrop of the Aquarium’s iconic galleries. What more could you ask for?

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Summer Camp H2O
July 13–July 17

July 13, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

Campers will spend the week engaged in fun and exciting activities! They will discover interesting facts about our aquatic friends and their habitats, as well as explore the wondrous ocean ecosystem. All Aquarium galleries and presentations are included.​

Members of Georgia Aquarium get early access to Camp H2O registration, plus special savings! Sign in to your member account to secure your spot. Not a member? General registration opens February 2.

Please see below to determine which camp your little minnow should join this summer!

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Summer Camp H2O July 27–July 31

Summer Camp H2O
July 20–July 24

July 20, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

Campers will spend the week engaged in fun and exciting activities! They will discover interesting facts about our aquatic friends and their habitats, as well as explore the wondrous ocean ecosystem. All Aquarium galleries and presentations are included.​

Members of Georgia Aquarium get early access to Camp H2O registration, plus special savings! Sign in to your member account to secure your spot. Not a member? General registration opens February 2.

Please see below to determine which camp your little minnow should join this summer!

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Summer Camp H2O July 27–July 31

Summer Camp H2O
July 27–July 31

July 27, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

Campers will spend the week engaged in fun and exciting activities! They will discover interesting facts about our aquatic friends and their habitats, as well as explore the wondrous ocean ecosystem. All Aquarium galleries and presentations are included.​

Members of Georgia Aquarium get early access to Camp H2O registration, plus special savings! Sign in to your member account to secure your spot. Not a member? General registration opens February 2.

Please see below to determine which camp your little minnow should join this summer!

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Summer Camp H2O July 27–July 31

Glow Nights After Hours

August 7, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm

You won’t want to miss Georgia Aquarium’s first-ever Glow Nights After Hours. Experience an unforgettable evening featuring live performances from world-class Las Vegas acrobats, sip on cocktails or mocktails and dance beneath stunning bioluminescent-inspired décor.

Glow Nights After Hours is an adults-only (18+) immersive cocktail party, complete with themed drinks, dining options available for purchase, a live DJ, and spectacular entertainment – all set against the backdrop of the Aquarium’s iconic galleries. What more could you ask for?

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Dragon Con Night

September 5, 2026 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Dragon Con badge lanyards are not accepted for event admission.

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2026 Pride Kickoff

October 9, 2026 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Drift into a night of pride, connection, and euphoric energy at one of Atlanta’s most iconic and multi-award winning LGBTQ+ celebrations. The Georgia Aquarium transforms into a luminous underwater dreamscape, where shimmering lights, ethereal décor, and pulsing music flow together around you—surrounded by thousands of mesmerizing aquatic creatures.

Pride Kickoff General Admission
$54.99 – Through July 31
$62.99 – After July 31

Lounge Admission
$125.99 – Through July 31
$139.99 – After July 31

Kick off your Atlanta Pride weekend at the city’s most iconic attraction!

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Explore Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year. Hours of operation vary, so please check our calendar to verify our hours before visiting. Buy tickets online to save money and skip long lines.

Don’t miss the magnificent Dolphin Presentation where you can see the grace and athleticism of these playful marine mammals. Get an exclusive look at our galleries and habitats with a Behind the Seas tour.

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All-new TV Series "The Aquarium" Episode 1

Behind the Seas Tour - Dive Deeper

Our Behind the Seas Tour offer a backstage look at our most popular exhibits.
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Behind the Seas Tour: Dive Deeper

Behind the Seas Tour: Explore the Surface

Our Behind the Seas Tour offers a backstage look at our most popular exhibits.
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Behind the Seas Tour: Explore the Surface

Beluga Encounter

Adventure behind-the-scenes of the Cold Water Quest gallery, where you'll to get to meet our beluga whales face to face.
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Dolphin Encounter

Adventure behind-the-scenes of the dolphin theater where you'll to get to meet our dolphins face to face.
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Dolphin Presentation

Creating Deep Connections Between People and Marine Life–Georgia Aquarium offers guided experiences that educate, engage and create memorable connections between people and animals. Encounters are up close and multi-sensory, led by trained teams and designed with animal wellbeing at the center, so guests can enjoy the awe of ocean-dwelling creatures firsthand.
The primary goal of encounter programs is conservation education. Experiences with animals in our care strengthen conservation messages, create personal moments that last, and empower guests to take meaningful actions for healthy oceans and habitats.
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Harbor Seal Encounter

With our unique Harbor Seal Encounter, you'll go behind the scenes of our Cold Water Quest gallery and enjoy some time with our seals in their Aquarium home.
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Seal Encounter

Journey with Gentle Giants - Dive

Immerse yourself with our whale shark, manta rays, and more—Journey with Gentle Giants, the world’s only guaranteed scuba diving experience of its kind.
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Journey with Gentle Giants - Swim

Swim alongside our whale shark, manta rays, and more—Journey with Gentle Giants, the world’s only guaranteed experience of its kind.
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Penguin Encounter

Go behind the scenes of our Cold Water Quest gallery for an up-close-and-personal penguin encounter.
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Sea Lion Encounter

With our unique Seal Lion Encounter, you'll go behind the scenes and enjoy 30 minutes with our seal lions in their Aquarium home.
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California Sea Lion Webcam

Sea Lion Presentation

Truist Sea Lion Studios' live presentation, Saltwater Showdown, features Georgia Aquarium's incredible California sea lions.
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Sea Otter Encounter

In our unique Sea Otter Encounter, you'll go behind the scenes of the Cold Water Quest gallery and interact with these charismatic animals for more than 30 minutes.
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Shark & Ray Interaction

Suit up and get in the water with some of our sharks and rays in this animal interaction in our Sharks! Predators of the Deep gallery.
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Shark & Ray Interaction

Sleep Under the Sea

Join us for an exciting night of adventure and exploration! Georgia Aquarium offers sleepovers for families, youth groups, schools, companies, and more.
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The Megalodon Shark

The megalodon shark (Otodus megalodon) is an extinct species thought to have lived between 23 million and 2 million years ago, and scientists believe they grew up to 50 feet (15m) in length.
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Georgia Aquarium hosts various events year round. If you’re looking for the top things to do in Atlanta, be sure to add a Georgia Aquarium event to your list. There’s a little bit of magic for everyone.

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