Can you scuba dive in the Georgia Aquarium?
Journey with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you’re guaranteed to dive with whale sharks, manta rays and thousands of other sea creatures. Suit up to SCUBA dive in the lively waters of the Ocean Voyager exhibit, and have the experience of a lifetime.
How many whale sharks are at the Georgia Aquarium 2022?
four whale sharks
Georgia Aquarium is home to four whale sharks and is the only aquarium in the United States where you can find these sharks. One of the most abundant sharks in the Western Atlantic, sandbar sharks are coastal shallow-water sharks that are seldom seen at the surface.
How deep is the Georgia Aquarium?
30 feet deep
The largest exhibit at Georgia Aquarium measures 284 feet long x 126 feet wide x 30 feet deep at the maximum depth. It holds 6.3 million gallons of water and is home to whale sharks, manta rays and more swimmers.
How much does it cost to swim with the fish at the Georgia Aquarium?
The Swim Program costs $239.95 plus tax for non-Members and $212.95 plus tax for Annual Pass Members. All equipment for the swim, certificate of participation, t-shirt and a souvenir photo are included. General admission into the Aquarium is NOT included and must be purchased separately.
How many beluga whales are at the Georgia Aquarium?
Beluga whale pods change and grow over time at zoological facilities and in the ocean. Georgia Aquarium’s pod currently has four females and one male: Whisper, Qinu, Maple, Shila (SHY-la), and Imaq (EE-mack).
What is the biggest aquarium in the US?
the Georgia Aquarium
Leading aquariums in the U.S., by largest tank size 2018 The aquarium with the largest tank in the United States was the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia. The largest tank in the facility was a whopping 6.3 million gallons as of December 2018.
How big is the largest tank at Georgia Aquarium?
The largest exhibit, Ocean Voyager, contains 6.3-million-U.S.-gallon (24,000,000 L) of water and several thousand fish. It measures 284 ft × 126 ft (87 m × 38 m) and the depth ranges between 20 and 30 ft (6.1 and 9.1 m), making it the largest indoor aquatic habitat in the world.
How big is the biggest tank at Georgia Aquarium?
6.3 million gallon
Georgia Aquarium (6,3 million gallons)[SEE MAP] The sharks are kept in a gigantic 24 million liter (6.3 million gallon) tank in the Ocean Voyager exhibit.
How many dive staff are there at the Georgia Aquarium?
There will be upwards of 2 Georgia Aquarium dive staff member with you in the water at all times as well as a number of staff on the surface to provide additional support. All dive team members are certified in CPR, first aid, and in providing emergency oxygen. How do I make a reservation? You can make a reservation online or calling 404.581.4000.
Can I bring my own dive equipment to Georgia Aquarium?
Georgia Aquarium supplies all needed dive equipment and comfortable changing rooms with showers, lockers and towels. Personal masks and dive computers are permitted but must be disinfected by staff before use. Please do not bring any other equipment and refrain from wearing jewelry, excessive makeup or hair products.
What is the gentle giants experience at the aquarium?
Journey with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you’re guaranteed to dive with whale sharks, manta rays and thousands of other sea creatures. Suit up to SCUBA dive in the lively waters of the Ocean Voyager exhibit, and have the experience of a lifetime.
What is Georgia Aquarium’s Cage program cancellation policy?
Due to the nature of caring for animals, Georgia Aquarium reserves the right to modify, cancel and/or reschedule programs without notice. Reasonable accommodations will be made to reschedule guests as effectively as possible. What times are available for the Cage Program? We currently offer two cage programs a day for 8 guests per program.