Georgia Aquarium Visitor Information

Adventure behind-the-scenes of the dolphin theater where you’ll to get to meet our dolphins face to face. You’ll be able to touch and feed these friendly creatures while you participate first-hand in a training session that shows how we care for our dolphins, and keep them healthy and happy.

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Go behind the scenes of our Cold Water Quest gallery for an up-close-and-personal penguin encounter. You’ll learn all about how we care for our feathered friends and our related conservation initiatives.

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The Sea Lion Encounter offers exclusive, up close and personal animal encounters with California sea lions while learning more about the Aquarium’s rescue, research and conservation initiatives.

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

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Don a wetsuit and venture into the deep with some of our most fearsome sharks in this new animal interaction in our Sharks! Predators of the Deep gallery.

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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.

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Journey with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you’re guaranteed to dive with whale sharks, manta rays and thousands of other sea creatures. Suit up to SCUBA dive in the lively waters of the Ocean Voyager exhibit, and have the experience of a lifetime.

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• Hours of operation vary daily; please check our calendar before your visit.
• Purchase tickets online to save money. Choose the date and time of your arrival, and arrive within an hour of your selected time.
• Plan your day ahead of time by downloading our mobile app on the iTunes App Store or the Google Play store and browse our Daily Schedule to view times for our dolphin presentation and our Under the Boardwalk sea lion presentation, gallery features and more.
• We recommend about 3-4 hours to view our entire Aquarium.
• Weekends are our busiest times, so be sure to arrive early.
• We offer daily military discounts of 10% with a valid military ID, and free admission for active military through our Military Mondays program.
• Visiting several Atlanta attractions? Save 45% off admission to Atlanta’s top 5 attractions, with Atlanta CityPASS. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period. Buy CityPASS online for immediate, paperless delivery to your mobile device. Learn more.

• Georgia Aquarium is located in downtown Atlanta across from Centennial Olympic Park.
• For directions from specific highways (I-85, I-75, I-20, etc.) and vehicle height/size restrictions, visit our Directions & Parking FAQ.
• Keep Atlanta traffic in mind when you visit the Aquarium. For up-to-date traffic information, route your trip through Google Maps.
• We have made changes to the parking deck to allow for social distancing. This includes blocking off every other parking space to give guests ample room and providing signs to explain where to go upon arrival. Georgia Aquarium is not responsible for valuables left in vehicles.
• The official Georgia Aquarium Parking deck is accessible via our entrances on Luckie Street or Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
• There is no Oversized vehicle parking currently available in our parking deck.

• Our dolphin, sea lion, and 4D theater presentations are seated on a first come, first served basis using our reservation system.  Reservations can be made on the day of your visit, and links are provided with your general admission tickets. We recommend getting in line at least 15-30 minutes before showtime. View times for these presentations on our Daily Schedule.
• For updated daily events, check with our Information Desk when you arrive or download our mobile app on the iTunes App Store or the Google Play store and browse our Daily Schedule.
• In an effort to conserve paper, Georgia Aquarium no longer prints maps. We encourage our guests to download our mobile app on the iTunes App Store or the Google Play store and to access a map of the Aquarium.

• Get an exclusive look at our galleries and habitats with a Behind the Seas tour.  These tours are only $15 and run every half hour starting at 10:30.
• Visit Truist Pier 225 to meet our California sea lions. You can see them in action in our Under the Boardwalk presentation.
• Check out our incredible dolphin presentation. This amazing experience highlights the grace and athleticism of these amazing marine mammals.
• Sit back and relax in our 4D Theater.

• Food & Drink policy:
  No outside food or beverages are permitted in the aquarium with the exception of small snacks for children or visitors with food allergies.  The aquarium has several water bottle filling stations, we encourage you to bring a refillable water bottle for your visit.
• Strollers: 
  Strollers are allowed throughout the Aquarium. For the most enjoyable experience for all visitors, we encourage leaving your stroller at home if possible. This helps ease guest flow and reduce congestion. If a stroller is required, please be mindful of stroller size. The use of large strollers is discouraged. Complimentary stroller check is available at each theater. We do not have strollers for rent at this time.
• Cameras: 
  Cameras are permitted in the Aquarium. However, the use of flash is prohibited in the presence of our animals. Additionally, please refrain from taking photos in our sea lion and dolphin presentations, and in our 4D theater.
• Lost & Found: 
  If you lose an item during your visit, please inquire at the Information Desk before you leave. If you discover you’ve left something behind, call 404.581.4000 between the hours of 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to see if it has been turned in. Report Lost Item
• First Aid: 
  Piedmont Hospital provides staffing for a full first-aid station, located in the restroom hallway between Ocean Voyager and Tropical Diver.
• Nursing Mothers: 
  We have a private nursing/pumping room available for mothers on our second-floor near the 4D theater.
• Weapons Policy:
  Georgia Aquarium has established – and strictly enforces – a “No Weapons” policy. 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, which is supplemented by two off-duty Atlanta Police Officers.
• General Admission 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.
• Lockers:
  We do not have lockers or coat/bag check services available.  You will need to carry anything you bring into the aquarium for the duration of your visit.

• Wheelchairs are available on a first-come first-serve basis free of charge with exchange of a picture ID at the Main Entrance and Information Desk.  When you are done using the wheelchair you will have your ID returned to you upon return to the Information Desk.
• Golf carts are available to transport guests to and from the Aquarium’s parking deck.  Simply ask an attendant for assistance on the 1st or 2nd floor.
• While Georgia Aquarium does not provide motorized scooters, guests are welcome to bring their own!
• When parking in the Aquarium’s parking deck, you will find accessibility parking available from levels 2 through 5.
• Accessible touch pool experiences are offered in multiple galleries throughout the Aquarium. If you would like interact with these animals, one of our Georgia Aquarium staff members will be glad to assist you.
• Look for wheelchair emblems on the floor at designated exhibits for unblocked access to exhibit windows.
• Handicapped parking is available on level 2 through level  5 of the parking garage deck near the elevators.  We offer limited spaces to accommodate oversized vehicle (vehicles up to 8 feet, 2 inches) parking available on the first floor.

• Check with a staff member for realistic three dimensional representations of animals found in each of our galleries.
• Tactile elements have been added at the education stations in each gallery.
• An audio exhibit about beluga whales has been added to the Cold Water Quest gallery.
• Staff members are located throughout the galleries to give detailed descriptions of the exhibits.
• Tactile wood carvings are available throughout the River Scout gallery to touch
• Guide dogs for the blind, service dogs for people with disabilities and working dogs in training are permitted inside Georgia Aquarium. Pets are not allowed. Emotional support animals are not permitted.

• A visual script of our cell phone and iPod tours is available at the Information Desk.
• Available the last Sunday of every month, an American Sign Language interpreter will be available for the first sea lion and dolphin presentations of the day. Please visit our information desk for details and tickets.

If you’re participating in our Snorkel and SCUBA Dive encounters, rest assured that the entire Dive Immersion Team is certified by the Handicapped Scuba Association as either Divemasters or Instructors. Anyone with or without disabilities who is a certified open water diver is invited to purchase the SCUBA dive, and anyone with or without disabilities desiring to snorkel is invited to purchase the snorkel option. Note: Changing areas have limited accommodations.

Please let us know in advance if you have specific needs or if you use mobility equipment.

For other animal encounter accommodations, see our animal encounters pages and FAQs.

Please use Georgia Aquarium’s social story to assist you in preparing for your aquarium visit. A resource for our younger audience or guests with sensory sensitivities, this tool exists to ensure you have the most enjoyable experience possible.

For more information about options for guests on the spectrum, learn how Georgia Aquarium became the first aquarium designated as a Certified Autism Center.