MY GEORGIA AQUARIUM EXPERIENCE

[Sean Clark]

I have been here and it a fantastic experience. I am glad you had the opportunity. That whale shark exhibit is beyond words.

 

[ZoWhat]

SHARKS!
PREDATORS OF THE DEEP

 

[ZoWhat]

OCEAN VOYAGE

pictures and video can not accurately describe this experience

6,300,000 gallons of saltwater
Acrylic is 30ft high x 60ft wide x 2ft THICK

Home to the only 27ft Whale Shark in North America

 

[ZoWhat]

27ft long Whale Shark


Two huge Manta rays

 

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[Mikedawg]

Glad you enjoyed your visit. I've volunteered at GAQ for seven years in Tropical Diver and the jelly lab, both in gallery and behind-the-scenes positions. One thing I really appreciate is the regular "refreshing" of exhibits to display new animals for visitors' enjoyment. And yes, the behind-the-scenes tour and animal encounters are well worth it.

 

[ZoWhat]

.... now everyone go shop Home Depot (lol) because it's the Georgia Aquariums biggest sponsor

www.homedepot.com

 

[Reef Jockey]

Truly remarkable. Many thanks for sharing

 

[Utubereefer]

Looks like you had a Whale of a time buddy

 

[Mikedawg]

.... now everyone go shop Home Depot (lol) because it's the Georgia Aquariums biggest sponsor

www.homedepot.com

Yes, Bernie Marcus had a powerful vision a few years back and his initiative has had a major impact on this part of Atl. Best thing imho is no government involved except for permitting and related matters. He traveled the world to identify the best of the best and brought it here.

 

[jhuntstl]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

 

[ZoWhat]

Looks like you had a Whale of a time buddy

Sorry @Utubereefer I didn't get better Beluga pics. It was feeding time and they stayed vertical with heads out of water for 30+ mins

Pics don't do it justice on how MASSIVE these guys are. The length of two miniVans

 

[Sean Clark]

Sorry @Utubereefer I didn't get better Beluga pics. It was feeding time and they stayed vertical with heads out of water for 30+ mins

Pics don't do it justice on how MASSIVE these guys are. The length of two miniVans

When I was there one was preggers. Three minivans.

 

[billyocean]

It's pretty awesome..about 30 minutes away from me. Nice thread!

 

[ZoWhat]

It's pretty awesome..about 30 minutes away from me. Nice thread!

I tried.... there is so much to see its overwhelming. My cell pics didn't quite capture the magic bc of all the blue light

 

[ZoWhat]

I've got a couple dozen 15-30sec videos as well. i might add to this thread as well.

Not sure if ppl have seen enough... sorta like your crazy uncle showing pics of his trip on his TV and everyone is screaming internally "get me out of here!"

 

[Sean Clark]

Would you mind if I spam your thread with my Georgia Aquarium photos?

 

[ZoWhat]

Would you mind if I spam your thread with my Georgia Aquarium photos?

Go for it. I don't mind. Let's make it a massive Georgia Aq celebration

 

[Sean Clark]