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Georgia Aquarium

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In Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium contains massive indoor tanks that have housed whale sharks, manta rays and large schooling fish; visitors come for gallery exhibits, daily presentations, and behind‑the‑scenes tours.

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Georgia Aquarium essentials

Address: 225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, United States
Website: georgiaaquarium.org
Hours: Daily 9:00am-5:00pm (hours vary seasonally; check website)
Admission: Adult general admission $39.95 (prices vary by package and age - check official site)
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About Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium is a large public aquarium in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States, that opened in 2005. It is one of the world’s biggest aquariums and houses a very large central habitat and thousands of aquatic animals.

The aquarium’s signature exhibit is the Ocean Voyager gallery with a multi-million‑gallon tank and a long underwater viewing tunnel that supports whale sharks, manta rays and large schooling fish. In total the facility displays tens of thousands of animals across galleries that include cold-water, tropical reef and freshwater exhibits.

The site also operates performance and education spaces, including dolphin presentations and interactive discovery zones for families and schools. Exhibits are organized into distinct galleries that concentrate on specific habitats and animal groups, with large viewing windows and guided programs.

Opened in November 2005 with major philanthropic funding, the Georgia Aquarium quickly became noted for its size and for holding whale sharks, which were among its signature animals. Since opening it has expanded programming in conservation, research and education while maintaining large public galleries.

The aquarium sits in Atlanta’s downtown entertainment district beside Centennial Olympic Park and is within walking distance of other central attractions such as the CNN Center and World of Coca‑Cola.

  • Ocean Voyager tank size: Holds one of the world’s largest single aquarium habitats, the Ocean Voyager exhibit, which contains approximately 6.3 million US gallons and houses whale sharks.
  • Visitor tips: Timed-entry tickets and weekday morning visits reduce crowding; the aquarium is in downtown Atlanta adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park.

What to See#

  • Ocean Voyager: A gallery centered on the Ocean Voyager gallery that contains the aquarium’s largest viewing tunnel and the 6.3 million US gallon main tank, home to whale sharks and large schooling fish.
  • Cold Water Quest: A gallery exhibiting cold-water species including beluga whales and other temperate marine fauna in large tanks and viewing galleries.
  • Tropical Diver and Discovery galleries: Displays of tropical reef ecosystems with smaller tanks and coral displays, and a hands-on discovery zone for families and children.
  • Dolphin arena: The dolphin presentation arena used for scheduled shows and demonstrations featuring the aquarium’s dolphins.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Georgia Aquarium

As an indoor attraction, the Georgia Aquarium can be visited year‑round; arrive early or on weekday afternoons to avoid peak crowds.

All year (indoor attraction)
Year-round · Indoor climate controlled
Being indoors, the aquarium is a year‑round destination; expect higher visitor numbers on weekends and school holidays.

Weather & Climate near Georgia Aquarium

Climate

Georgia Aquarium's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1295 mm/year), wettest in March.

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 0° - 11° 3° 127 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.9 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.1h
February Acceptable 2° - 14° 6° 120 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.9h
March Good 6° - 19° 12° 142 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.9 m/s 1.2 high 11.9h
April Very Good 10° - 23° 17° 104 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.7 m/s 1.7 very high 12.9h
May Very Good 15° - 27° 21° 105 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.3 m/s 1.9 very high 13.8h
June Excellent 19° - 30° 25° 95 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.2h
July Good 21° - 32° 26° 127 mm partly cloudy 71% 1.9 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.0h
August Excellent 21° - 31° 26° 94 mm partly cloudy 70% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 13.2h
September Excellent 17° - 28° 23° 95 mm some cloud 70% 2.0 m/s 1.5 very high 12.3h
October Excellent 11° - 23° 17° 82 mm some cloud 71% 2.1 m/s 1.1 high 11.2h
November Very Good 6° - 18° 12° 95 mm some cloud 74% 2.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.3h
December Acceptable 2° - 13° 6° 109 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.7 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium is in downtown Atlanta, adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park. It is walkable from the MARTA Peachtree Center and Civic Center stations (Peachtree Center is closest), or reachable by car and rideshare with parking options in nearby lots.

Tips for Visiting Georgia Aquarium

  • Buy timed‑entry tickets online in advance to avoid long lines, especially on weekends and holidays.
  • Head straight to the Ocean Voyager gallery to see whale sharks and manta rays before it fills up; visit the cold‑water galleries later in the day.
  • Check feeding and dive schedules posted daily - these are the best chances to see large animals active.