Take a break from the busy city and go under the waves at the Georgia Aquarium! With new exhibits added, there is so much to see and do. Take a magical journey with your family or friends and come face-to-face with all your favorite aquatic creatures, including sharks, dolphins, sea otters and a plethora of fish.

Non-Profit Fun

The Georgia Aquarium is a non-profit organization that houses more than 11 million gallons of water within its walls. It is a scientific institution that entertains and educates, features fun exhibits and programs with the highest standards and offers exciting experiences for guests. As a leader in aquatic research, the aquarium promotes the conservation of the ocean and its inhabitants throughout the world. By working with marine life in a controlled environment, the aquarium contributes to the advancement of human knowledge in animal science.

Wild Exhibits

The Georgia Aquarium features several exhibits for you and your family to explore. With new exhibits opening and updates always happening, you can expect something different every time you visit the aquarium.

• Sharks! Predators of the Deep. Home to many recognizable apex predators in the ocean, this new gallery brings you face-to-face with the most misunderstood creatures in the sea in one of North America’s largest and most dynamic shark exhibits.
• Ocean Voyager. One of the world’s largest single aquatic exhibits, this 6.3 million-gallon tank is home to more than 50 species. The tank was specifically made to house the largest species of fish, the whale shark. Many other species live in the tank, including stingrays, several sharks and the enormous goliath grouper.
• Cold Water Quest. This gallery features the iciest waters in the aquarium. Home to beluga whales, African penguins and southern sea otters, it features many viewing windows to see all your favorites. The penguins also have a state-of-the-art lighting system miming the natural light cycle from twilight to moonlight.
• River Scout. Rivers are a source of life for not just animals but also people and cultures throughout the world. In this exhibit, you’ll explore the diversity of river animals. This gallery is themed to simulate a meandering North American river flowing over your head. Some creatures found here are alligator snapping turtles, piranha and Asian small-clawed otters.
• Tropical Diver. Find Nemo and experience the 200-plus species of coral found in this gallery. Home to an overhead crashing wave, you can see seahorses, jellyfish and living corals all throughout this relaxing exhibit.
• Dolphin Coast. This gallery features the Aquarium’s own pod of bottlenose dolphins. The dolphins participate in a presentation on efforts to preserve this species and do a live training demonstration. Seats are first-come, first-served, with the option to purchase reserved seats.

Year-Round Events

The Aquarium hosts many special events throughout the year along with the exhibits and shows. With adult-only events and events including children, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. An event that occurs monthly is Wellness by the Water, which is a unique workout experience. An adult-only themed event that happens throughout the year is Sips Under the Sea. Dress up in your best costume and enjoy the aquarium at night, kid-free.

If you would like to host your next event at the aquarium, such as weddings, meetings, birthday parties or special events, visit here for more information.

Virtual Visits

Visitors can access live webcams located throughout the aquarium all day, every day. Watch the belugas perform flips or the puffins dive underwater—there is always activity happening in the tanks!

Continuously Help

Want to contribute but can’t make it for a visit? There are many ways you can fund the conservation efforts here. You can donate any amount to different programs, such as research and conservation or educational programs.

Join the Georgia Aquarium’s membership program, Anchor Society. The multiple levels offered contribute to helping build and sustain crucial research, K-12 educational programming and global work surrounding conservation and research. Members can also enjoy unique benefits in addition to their support.

A fun way to support the aquarium is to purchase a one-of-a-kind work of art painted by belugas, sea lions, penguins and dolphins.

A free way to contribute to the aquarium is to become a volunteer or an intern. The Aquarium depends on the help of volunteers to continue the mission they have set out to complete. Each program varies in its commitment level, so there is an opportunity for everyone to contribute.

Tickets for the Georgia Aquarium vary between member and non-member prices. Children under 2 are free and do not require an admission ticket. All other ages are now a single price. General admission tickets are $47.99 and all shows and presentations are included in your general admission ticket. You can purchase your tickets here.