The World's Largest Aquarium
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- World's Largest Aquarium
- Whale sharks & so much more
- 4D Theater; Behind the Scenes
With new animals, exhibits and programs, there's always something new at the world's largest Aquarium. Beyond the relaxing experience of the Aquarium, guests can upgrade for a truly special experience. The Aquarium is the only place in the world where you can swim or dive with whale sharks.
Editorial Review for Georgia Aquarium – by Citysearch Editor
In Short
Shaped like an ark and situated on Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium is a state-of-the-art facility that contains 8 million gallons of water and houses 100,000-plus animals. Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus donate $200 million to create the world's largest aquarium and the impressive exhibit has become a centerpiece for Downtown. The innovative aquarium features 500 species from around the world and is mapped out into five Disney-like exhibit sections that are a little cheesy for adults but perfectly entertaining for youngsters. The Ocean Voyager exhibit boasts an all-encompassing, tunneled-viewing section that shows whale sharks, stingrays and hammerheads from diver's viewpoint. At the Cold Water Quest, scope exotic Arctic creatures like a giant Pacific octopus, Japanese spider crabs, California sea lions and Beluga whales. Do yourself a favor and avoid holiday visits, as families crowd this tourist haven to a claustrophobic point.
Insider Tips
To reserve tickets in advance, call (404) 581-4000.
There is designated aquarium parking in a covered pay lot off of Luckie Street.
Purchase tickets for a behind-the-scenes tour and catch a glimpse of the veterinary clinic and animal diet kitchen.
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As the world’s largest aquarium, Georgia Aquarium features more animals than any other aquarium in more than eight million gallons of water. Through a path of more than sixty exhibits, the Aquarium tells a global water story, with features modeled after the greatest zoos and aquariums in the world. Each majestic exhibit is designed to inspire, entertain and educate.
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290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30312(678) 973-4958
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500 10th St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309(404) 249-0001