Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, GA 30313
Phone: (404) 581-4000
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 8am-6pm, Fri-Sat 8am-8pm
Editorial Review for Georgia Aquarium – by Citysearch Editors
The View
Shaped like an ark and situated on Centennial Olympic Park, the brand new aquarium has created a buzz with a state-of-the-art facility that contains 8 million gallons of water and houses 100,000-plus animals. Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus donated $200 million to create the world's largest aquarium and thousands of visitors have lined up to view whale sharks, Beluga whales and exotic marine life.
The Appeal
Delighting kids and adults alike, the innovative aquarium features 500 species from around the world and is mapped out into five main exhibit sections with interactive galleries, an underwater tunnel and the second largest viewing window in the world. Enter the Ocean Voyager and experience the underwater universe of a goliath grouper, whale sharks, stingrays and hammerhead sharks. At the Cold Water Quest, spy on giant Pacific octopus, Japanese spider crabs, California sea lions and Beluga whales.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoTo reserve tickets in advance, call (404) 581-4000.
ParkingThere is designated aquarium parking in a covered pay lot off of Luckie Street.
The ExtrasPurchase tickets for a behind-the-scenes tour and catch a glimpse of the veterinary clinic and animal diet kitchen.
User Reviews for Georgia Aquarium
05/15/2008 Posted by kunstructivekriticism
I thoroughly enjoyed my one and only visit. It was very entertaining and informative. I highly recommend eveyone make the journey someday.
Pros: excellent place for the family
Cons: was not completed at time of visit.
05/13/2008 Posted by NYSgal
I visited the Aquarium when my parents were in town last year. Coming from a small town they were ver impressed. The architecture of the building was amazing and the staff was freindly and very knowledgable. However, it was definetly geared more towards young children. It was alao very expesive.
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