This was a great experience! I have been to many aquariums and this one is the best by far! Well laid out, plenty of room! Was very cool to see the whale sharks, never knew anything like this existed!

I have been to a lot of aquariums. Georgia Aquarium is by far the BEST that I have ever visited. The staff were absolutely phenomenal. Staff were stationed at every exhibit, and would routinely use a microphone to give you information about the animals you were visiting. In between those times, staff were eager to answer any questions and interact with guests. At one exhibit, a diver was in a tank arranging some rocks, and when he saw my children, he came over to them and waved, putting his hand up to the glass for a high five. And then there are the shows! I was amazed at how well trained and well loved the animals are. The shows were expertly choreographed and an absolute must see. Is it expensive? Absolutely, but it is worth every bit of it.

There are very few places I am impressed with more than the Georgia Aquarium. The layout was so, so easy to follow and so easy to find things (like the restrooms). The staff were all very pleasant. Most importantly, the exhibits are amazing. The fish and animals are obviously so, so well cared for. I could have spent hours more there. They wasn’t anything about the aquarium I didn’t like. I recommend learning the backstories about the fish and animals the aquarium houses. For those that think they are just grabbing them out of the sea to make money, that is not true. I remember one of their original belugas was rescued from what was essentially a swimming pool under a roller coaster. They are doing very, very good work. I would also like to mention the food service people. We got in a pretty good line and it moved quick. They had a variety of options out that you could select from and it was pretty tasty. The aquarium functions like a well-oiled machine. Perhaps the biggest compliment I can give is about my mother - who was with me. My mother has always said she didn’t like aquariums (just not her thing) - the Georgia Aquarium was her favorite place on the trip. She absolutely loved it.

I see why this aquarium is so highly related. I was a bit surprised by the entry fee but it has been a bit since I have been to an aquarium (Baltimore was my last one, a must see by the way). I like the way it is laid out and you can easily see all of exhibits without feeling you missed something. For me, the Beluga whales were the highlight (whale sharks definitely very cool).

My husband and I took a spontaneous trip here and absolutely loved it. Our jaws were on the floor the entire time we were there. Just know going in that it will be very crowded and loud and you’ll have a good time. There’s so much to see, give yourself minimum two hours but probably closer to three. We parked at the world of Coke parking lot and paid $20, it was worth is since we visited both attractions. Between the whale sharks, the belugas, the dolphins, the sharks…man it is just the best aquarium we’ve ever been to hands down. We will be back!

As soon as you enter, the Georgia Aquarium welcomes you with an incredible underwater spectacle. The Ocean Voyager exhibit is a standout, with a huge tunnel letting you stroll through an enchanting world filled with elegant rays, colorful fish, and majestic sea creatures. It's like taking a dive into the deep sea without getting wet—an absolute highlight of the aquarium.

A MUST SEE if in Atlanta. A huge, well run animal sanctuary that genuinely cares for the animals and works day in and day out with them. The shows are incredible and highlight how a rescued creature can turn around and learn how to do great things is amazing. Very transparent with how they care for animals, how they maintain tanks, and always put animals above themselves.

First off, the place is massive, and the variety of marine life is mind-blowing. It's like a real-life Nat Geo experience. Honestly, the Georgia Aquarium is not just for kids. I went there as an adult, and I had a blast. It's an awesome escape from reality, and you'll leave feeling like you just had a mini-vacation underwater.

Fantastic aquarium with unique animals not found elsewhere in the US. Make sure to arrive as soon as they open at 9 so you have a peaceful hour before all the school field trips arrive. The sea otter and beluga animal encounters are really fun and well worth the price. The penguin encounter is cute but not as interesting as the other two. The whale sharks and manta rays are so impressive to see! Overall a great day!

We went to the Georgia Aquarium for not only my grandson's birthday but also to fulfill one of the wishes on my bucket list which was to see a whale shark. It is not disappoint. Between the two whale sharks and the huge rays and all the other fish, it was amazing and we got to just hang there for a little while and just watch them. It is the largest aquarium in the United States. We love the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The shows were good and the dolphin show was really nice. Of course it is Christmas/holiday time so the whole place looked amazing and the dolphin show was no exception! There are differences between the two aquariums, each unique in it's own way, but the biggest was the cafeteria/food court. They have tons of healthy choices at the Monterey Bay. Unfortunately, in our opinion, the food was limited. And as with all attractions these days, the food is very expensive! We booked our tickets and hotel as a package on the Georgia Aquarium.org website. It was really a nice time and because we got the 2nd day pass as well, we got to go back and spend more time with the whale shark and see the other shows again, which my grandson loved. Age group that went were 9, 44, 68 and 70. We all enjoyed it very much.