Press Releases

AZA Selects Conservation Projects to Receive Grant Funding

February 17, 2021

Silver Spring, Md. (February 17, 2021) – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is helping to drive almost $730,000 to four conservation projects led by AZA members in the second year of the ...

KultureCity and Georgia Aquarium Debut New Wilkins Rhodes Sensory Room

December 16, 2020

ATLANTA (December 17, 2020) – Georgia Aquarium partnered with KultureCity to debut its latest offering to those guests with sensory needs – a fully-equipped sensory room located inside the Aquarium. ...

A message from our President & CEO, Dr. Brian Davis

June 04, 2020

A message from our President & CEO, Dr. Brian Davis It has taken me some time to find the words to describe the level of heartbreak I feel based on the events of the last week. Because of how ...

Georgia Aquarium and Make-A-Wish Georgia Grant Kids a Virtual Visit

April 30, 2020

Georgia Aquarium and the Make-A-Wish Georgia came together to give children whose wishes were postponed due to COVID-19 a virtual visit to the Aquarium. “When we heard that some of the kids at ...

A Decade of Milestones

December 27, 2019

With 2020 quickly approaching, let’s look back over this past decade to appreciate the ocean of good accomplished by our staff, volunteers, leaders and visitors. Because of everyone’s help, our goal ...

Give the Gift of Georgia Aquarium This Holiday Season

November 15, 2019

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the animal lover in your life? Georgia Aquarium experiences are one way to wow your friends and family this holiday SEA-son. Check out all the ways you and ...

Georgia Aquarium Provides Temporary Housing for Evacuated Sea Turtles

September 03, 2019

ATLANTA (September 3, 2019) – Due to the likely impact of Hurricane Dorian making its way up the coast, a mandatory evacuation has been issued for many of Georgia’s coastal counties, including Glynn ...

Animal Planet Greenlights Second Season of "The Aquarium"

August 30, 2019

Animal Planet announced today it has greenlit THE AQUARIUM Season Two. The series, which documents the daily behind the scenes at Georgia Aquarium in addition to the vital role it plays in aquatic ...

Lucky Number Seven is Coming to Atlanta Brewing Company: Sea Lion Sour

June 03, 2019

Kick back and relax! The season for backyard BBQ’s and beer is here. Georgia Aquarium’s partnership with Atlanta Brewing Company is set to release the latest beer in the aquatic-themed collection: ...

All-New Series “The Aquarium” Takes Audiences Behind The Scenes at the Georgia Aquarium Beginning May 19

May 02, 2019

Georgia Aquarium, which plays a crucial role in aquatic conservation throughout the world, opens its doors to Animal Planet’s global audiences with unprecedented access to the aquatic animals and ...