Several years ago, I had the great fortune to dive with the whale sharks in the Georgia Aquarium and it was one of those experiences that stays with you forever. I have been looking for a reason to return and was elated when the opportunity presented itself thanks to my husband and I’s CityPASSes. We decided to dedicate our entire final day in Atlanta to the aquarium, since I already knew how special of a place it is, plus it features more animals than any other aquarium.
Special note: All of the following photos were taken by my husband and all of the following instagrams were taken by me.
While the world’s largest aquarium was originally designed to entertain and educate, it is also an incredibly inspiring place. Of course, the main attraction are the whale sharks, which is exactly where we started our aquatic adventure. The gentle giants are mesmerizing to watch as they gracefully swim through their tank.
It took us a while to pry ourselves away from them, but we knew that we had other exhibits awaiting us. Next we visited the jellyfish section. Despite being one of the most feared soft-bodied animals, they are indescribably beautiful. As we marveled at them, I could not stop myself from daydreaming about one day diving with them in Jellyfish Lake in Palau. As previously warned, the Georgia Aquarium oozes inspiration from every corner!
My favorite exhibit on my previous trip and again on this trip were the sea dragons. They are so magical looking that they truly do not look real. I think in my next life I would love to come back as one of them.
The lion fish are always a sight to behold as well.
One of the newest exhibits are the beluga whales. The aquarium now offers the opportunity to get up close and personal with them. My husband and I made a promise that we would return and do this together in the future.
Our last stop of the day were the dolphins. All you have to do is watch them for about five minutes and you will understand why they are everyone’s favorite aquarium attraction.
It is impossible to leave Georgia Aquarium without being deeply touched and I guarantee you will already be plotting your next return.
A special thank you is in order to the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau for sponsoring my trip to Atlanta, Georgia.
Your post makes me want to be a mermaid!
Me too!!! 🙂
SO cool! Such a unique opportunity 🙂
Virginie ♥
Agree, soooo cool! 🙂
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Couldn’t agree more!!!
I love those colourful fish – gorgeous!!
Just like you! 😉
I think the ones you call “tiger fish” are actually “lionfish”…. right? Unless they have more than one moniker, which is totally possible!
And PLEASE do a beluga whale encounter so I can read about it and live vicariously through you!
Yes, you are SO right, I’ve got the baby lions from the zoo still in my head duh! We are definitely going to do the beluga whale encounter — too amazing and too close to us to pass up!
Very cool photos 🙂
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Jellyfish are simply mesmerizing!
Love love love them!
Wow, what a beautiful aquarium! I went to a really nice one in Valencia last year, but this seems to have it beat. I’ll have to check it out someday, I think fish are so relaxing!
Fish are so relaxing and peaceful! I’ve heard great things about the aquarium in Valencia!!!
What a wonderful trip, Andi! Love that pic of you at the top. 🙂 So dreamy and peaceful. It makes me smile so big to know that now you can share your adventures with your man. 🙂
It was such a wonderful trip — went by WAY too quickly, like all wonderful trips do! Thank you so much for you sweet words, they fill my heart with joy!!!
Loved your beautiful post! Thank you so much for sharing! My husband and I have been dreaming of visiting the Alanta aquarium… Thanks for the preview:)
I hope you and your husband can make it there soon, I have no doubt you’ll love it! I’m delighted to read that you loved the post!!!
I love sea dragons! I’ve seen them at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, which is wonderful if you ever have the chance to go there. Your photos are lovely! Thanks for sharing.
I definitely want to visit some day if they have sea dragons!!! Thank you so much for your kind words!
Love the aquatic shots–anything with blue is absolutely my favorite…my all time fave color!
Those beautiful creatures are hard to capture — they move SO fast!!! Blue is a fantastic color!
Super pics!!!
Thank you!!!
I’m totally going there next time I’m in ATL!
You will LOVE it!!!
I adore the Monterey Bay Aquarium and don’t think any other aquarium will ever take it’s place in my heart, but Atlanta looks incredible! I’ll have to go if I’m ever in the city.
I haven’t been to Monterery, but it’s on the list now because of you!!! You MUST go to Atlanta!
Totally buying these next time I’m in ATL.
Wonderful!
A really helpful post!!!
Awesome!
AWESOME!!!!!!! Amazing pics!
Thank you so much!
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LOVE your photos. So happy to hear you enjoyed your CityPASS. 🙂
Thank you!!! Loved it so much!
This is very intriguing, You are a quite skilled blogger! I have joined your rss feed and look forward to your wonderful posts.
Thank you so so so much!!!
Love Citypasses!!!
Me too!!!
An exciting adventure!
Truly!!!
Great post from you! You’re just extremely fantastic!!!
Why thank you!
I want a Citypass now!
Ryan you would love it!
A fascinating post!
Thanks David!
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