Summer Events at Georgia Aquarium–Something for Everyone

The Georgia Aquarium is always a fun place to take the family, whether you’re from Atlanta or not, and this summer there’s an incredible price promotion underway, along with an idea for a fun date night.

The discount is good until June 13^th, so you really need to move fast for that one.  It’s a $6 savings, making the price of adult admission just $29.95 plus tax.  It’s about a 17% savings.  They’re calling it the Southern Hospitality Discount and residents of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Florida are eligible.   You can’t get the deal online.  You just have to show a valid ID at the ticketing window to receive the special pricing.

Another way to see the aquarium at a discount is to go at night.

This summer, if you visit the aquarium after 6pm Monday thru Saturday, you’ll get admission to all six galleries, Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow and Sea Monsters Revealed: Aquatic Bodies, all for $21.95 (plus tax) each, no matter what your age.  Certain dates are excluded—those include June 11, 26, July 1-5, 22 and 24^th.

If you can make it to the aquarium without kids, you may want to check out SeaNights.  It’s a chance to see the aquarium after hours…and it’s only for adults.  The next event is set for June 26th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.  Only adults 21 and up can participate.  The idea is to allow you to enjoy beer, wine and appetizers in an inspirational and romantic setting.

Tickets are $46.95 per person, or $25 for members, and include admission to six permanent galleries, the traveling exhibit “Sea Monsters Revealed: Aquatic Bodies,” appetizers and two drink tickets. A cash bar will also be available. Tickets are available online.

There’s also World Oceans Day Celebration from June 5-8 at the Aquarium.  Activities include the following (this information is copied directly from the Aquarium email blast):

Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m.

• Science on Tap with Jeff Corwin, host of “Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin from Georgia Aquarium.”
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Friday, June 6 at 1 p.m. and Saturday, June 7 at 12 noon

• Emmy-winning television host, author and biologist, Jeff Corwin has worked for the conservation of endangered species and ecosystems around the globe. Guests of Georgia Aquarium will have the opportunity to meet Jeff, purchase one of his books and have their book autographed.

Saturday, June 7 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, June 8 at 12 noon

• Recycle Runway Eco-Event:
  • Public artist and advocate Nancy Judd creates couture fashion sculptures made from trash. Nancy uses her elegant sculptures to stimulate conversation, action and education about sustainable living. Her works have been included in the Smithsonian’s permanent collection and she has created custom commissioned fashion sculptures for Delta, Toyota, Coca-Cola, Target and more.
  • Nancy will host a Recycle Runway Eco-Event for Georgia Aquarium guests. Combining art and eco-consciousness, she will help guests create their own recycled artwork to take home as a memento of their visit.

Sunday, June 8 (World Oceans Day)

• 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Special Events
  • Georgia Aquarium is dedicated to conservation and protecting the earth and the waters of our world. We’re celebrating World Oceans Day as part of Party for the Planet! Special World Oceans Day activities will include:
    • a special Deepo’s Chat show
    • an Ocean Mysteries Scavenger Hunt
    • Make Your Own Manta Ray Marionette with Center for Puppetry Arts
    • interactive games including “Trash and Animals,” Recycling Prize Wheel, Beluga Plinko Game and more
    • Pledge to protect our Earth and oceans and you’ll take home a souvenir bookmark that includes a seeded “Earth” that you can plant at home and watch it grow!
• 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.: Premier of “Explore!”
  • Brothers Young Productions has created large scale puppets including hermit crabs, a seahorse, a whale shark and sea stars exclusively for Georgia Aquarium. Guests will be entertained by these amazing, large scale puppets on parade.

Also join community partners Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Center for Puppetry Arts and The Home Depot and visit their interactive stations for fun, entertaining projects and activities.

On top of all of this, there are all kinds of other amazing opportunities at the aquarium.

My family recently took the behind-the-scenes tour and got to witness something amazing: the feeding of the whale sharks.

This only happens twice a day, so if you do the tour behind the scenes, be sure to time it right for feeding time!