What makes Georgia Aquarium the largest in the United States?
With over 11 million gallons of water and a largest single tank of 6.3 million gallons, Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the US and sixth largest in the world.
What are the major exhibits at Georgia Aquarium?
The aquarium features seven galleries: Tropical Diver, Ocean Voyager, Explorers Cove, Cold Water Quest, Southern Company River Scout, Dolphin Coast, Truist Pier 225, and Aquanaut Adventure.
What notable marine animals can visitors see?
Visitors can see whale sharks, beluga whales, California sea lions, bottlenose dolphins, manta rays, sea otters, tiger sharks, and hundreds of other species.
How was Georgia Aquarium founded?
The aquarium was founded with a $250 million donation from Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus and is part of the Smithsonian Affiliations program.
What conservation efforts does Georgia Aquarium support?
The aquarium conducts research initiatives on marine species, participates in coral preservation projects, provides temporary housing for endangered species, and supports various conservation programs.
