If you need a vacation idea, why not take your family for a cool and educational adventure at the Atlanta Aquarium? The Atlanta Aquarium was created to act as a magnet and draw visitors to the city. The original idea for opening the Atlanta aquarium, also known as Georgia Aquarium, was developed by Bernie Marcus. In November 2001, Mr. Marcus announced his plans to donate the funds required to build an aquarium in downtown Atlanta. From that idea, the Atlanta Aquarium was born.
The Atlanta Aquarium is a half-million square foot facility housing, more than 100,000 animals in 8 million gallons of fresh and salt water. When you visit the Atlanta Aquarium, you’ll notice the unique appearance of the building’s exterior. Take time to visit each of these fascinating galleries housed within the Atlanta Aquarium:
After visiting each exhibit, guests return to the main atrium to visit the next gallery. Visitors to the Atlanta Aquarium will enjoy about 60 habitats through 12,000 square feet of viewing windows. The largest of the habitats is a massive 263 feet long by 126 feet wide, with a depth of 33 feet. This giant carries 6.2 million gallons of water.
As you continue to explore the Atlanta Aquarium, you’ll find a 100-foot long tunnel and one of the world’s largest aquarium windows, giving a glimpse into the whale shark habitat. The second of the largest habitats in the Atlanta Aquarium, it holds 800,000 gallons of water, and was specifically developed to simulate the natural habitat of beluga whales. The Atlanta Aquarium is a truly magnificent attractions, right in the middle of Georgia.
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