Georgia Aquarium Visitor Information

• Our hours of operation vary daily, so visit our calendar to verify our hours.
• Purchase tickets online to save money and skip the line. 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. Browse our Daily Schedule to view times for Dolphin Celebration and our Under the Boardwalk sea lion presentation, gallery features and more.
• We recommend about 3-4 hours to view our entire Aquarium, including our sea lion and dolphin presentations. 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 41% or more off admission to Atlanta’s top 5 attractions. Atlanta CityPASS is valid for one general admission to each attraction during its 9-day validity period, so you don’t need to lock into a specific visit date. 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.
• Due to construction, access to Georgia Aquarium’s main entrance via Baker and Luckie Street is closed. We advise using the east pedestrian walkway via the 2nd floor of the parking garage to enter the Aquarium. 

• Our Dolphin Presentation and Under the Boardwalk sea lion presentation are seated on a first come, first served basis, so we recommend getting in line at least 30 minutes before showtime. View times for these presentations on our Calendar.
• 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. A print-at-home version as well as maps in various languages are also available below.

• 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 SunTrust 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, Dolphin Celebration. This amazing experience highlights the grace and athleticism of these amazing marine mammals.
• Sit back and relax in our 4D Funbelievable 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.
• Strollers: 
  Strollers are allowed throughout the Aquarium. Complimentary stroller parking is available in the atrium and a stroller check is provided at each theater. However, if possible, a smaller stroller or no stroller is recommended in order to navigate crowded areas more easily. 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.
• 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 rotunda in front of Oceans Ballroom (above Cafe Aquaria).
• 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.

• Wheelchairs are available free of charge with a picture ID at the Main Entrance and Information Desk.
• Golf carts are available to transport guests to and from the Aquarium’s parking deck.
• 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.

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.