Georgia Aquarium Tickets
Skip the Lines at Georgia Aquarium – Instant Tickets for 2026
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- Includes Dolphin & Sea Lion Shows
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- Free Cancellation 24h notice
F.A.Q.
How much do Georgia Aquarium tickets cost in 2026 and what does the ticket include?
General admission tickets for the Georgia Aquarium in 2026 start at $59.88 when booked in advance, while children under age 3 enter for free. Prices may vary slightly between standard and peak dates, and tickets are All-Inclusive, including the Deepo’s 4D Theater, the Dolphin Presentation, and the Sea Lion Presentation at no extra cost. Just be sure to reserve your show time-slots onsite, on any of the QR codes available throughout the aquarium.
What are the opening hours and the best time to visit?
Georgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year, generally from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM. Occasionally it may close at 5:00 or 6:00 PM, as closing times vary by season and events. For the most comfortable experience with the lightest crowds, we recommend planning your visit for a weekday (Monday–Thursday) and arriving right when the gates open at 9:00 AM or in the late afternoon after 4:00 PM. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are generally the quietest days, while weekends and summer holidays are the busiest periods.
What marine life can I see inside the Georgia Aquarium?
Inside Georgia Aquarium there are hundreds of species and thousands of animals, but the ones standing out would be the tiger sharks, the whale shark, beluga whales, and also alligators, otters and tree boas.
You will be able to gaze many creatures while walking through a 100-foot underwater viewing tunnel surrounded by sharks, manta rays and sea turtles at the Ocean Voyager Gallery.
How long does it take to visit the Georgia Aquarium?
A standard visit to the Georgia Aquarium typically takes between 3 to 4 hours. If you plan to attend the dolphin and sea lion presentations or participate in an animal encounter, you should allow for 5 hours to explore all 11 million gallons of exhibits at a comfortable pace.
Is there parking at the Georgia Aquarium?
Yes, the official Georgia Aquarium parking deck is located at 357 Luckie Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. The general rate is $25 per visit.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Outside food and beverages are not allowed, except snacks for kids/visitors with allergies. We highly encourage you to bring a refillable water bottle, as there are multiple complimentary water-filling stations located throughout the exhibits to keep you hydrated during your visit.
Georgia Aquarium first opened its doors in 2005, with the vision of encouraging both education and economic growth.
It’s the largest aquarium in the Northern Hemisphere, holding almost 12 million US gallons of recycled water.
Georgia Aquarium has seven major galleries where hundreds of species and thousands of animals live in. The aquarium’s notable specimens include Beluga whales, California sea lions, manta rays, and tiger sharks, but its main asset is the 6.3 million US gallons whale shark exhibit. The majority of these animals came from other aquariums, zoos, and fish farms or were rescued from endangered living conditions.
Receiving around 2.5 million visitors in 2018, Georgia Aquarium is not only a big entertaining attraction but a major promotor of ocean conservation efforts and animal care. By combining field research with the study of on-site animals in a controlled environment, the Aquarium is contributing to the understanding of the underwater world and applying new discoveries to the conservation of marine life.