Georgia Aquarium
12 expert reviews
Fodor's
"With more than 10 million gallons of water, this wildly popular attraction is the world's largest aquarium." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The world's largest aquarium is Atlanta's showstopper. It's crowded, like Venice, but it's awesomeness is hard to deny." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The world's largest aquarium is one of Atlanta's absolute must-visits." Full review
Not For Tourists
"World's largest aquarium with fish petting zoo."
Where
"Georgia Aquarium is the world's largest in terms of gallons of water (10 million), square footage (604,000) and number of aquatic animals (tens of thousands)." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Turn up early to make the most of the fantastic facilities of the world's largest aquarium, home to some 120,000 marine animals." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Atlanta's showstopper." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"Considered one of the world's largest aquariums, the Georgia Aquarium boasts more than 100,000 animals from 700 species represented in seven different galleries." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Georgia Aquarium casts a wide net (pun intended), with an impressive array of habitats and species represented." Full review
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Rather than racing through to see everything, make sure you beeline straight for the Ocean Voyager gallery and pause long enough to see (and maybe snap some pics) of one of the four whale sharks, which are neither whales nor sharks: they are the world’s largest fish, which average between 18 and 32 feet long.
Travel + Leisure
"Touted as the largest aquarium in the western hemisphere, the Georgia Aquarium is home to a multitude of aquatic animals—everything from alligators to beluga whales. "
Atlanta Travel Guide
March 2, 2021