Atlanta, Georgia: CityPASS (Part 2)

October 31, 2011

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.

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Andi Perullo de Ledesma

I am Andi Perullo de Ledesma, a Chinese Medicine Doctor and Travel Photojournalist in Charlotte, NC. I am also wife to Lucas and mother to Joaquín. Follow us as we explore life and the world one beautiful adventure at a time.

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53 thoughts on “Atlanta, Georgia: CityPASS (Part 2)

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  2. Alex

    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!

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    1. Andi Perullo Post author

      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!

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  3. Krista

    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. 🙂

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    1. Andi Perullo Post author

      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!!!

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  4. Sophie

    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:)

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  5. Katie

    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.

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  6. Emily in Chile

    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.

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