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"Did you know they only have 30 minutes?" Tentacled snakes have an aquatic adaptation that allows them to stay underwater for up to 30 minutes before raising their nostrils above the surface to take a breath! 🐍🌊

Our perfect pumpkin queen, Halo reminding us it's still *technically* fall...🍁

SANTA!!!!🔔 Introducing our latest special event, Wake Up with Santa! 🎅 Join us for a festive breakfast and photos with the man himself, Santa, in our Oceans Ballroom. The perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with your loved ones! Details below and at the link in our bio! Jolly details: 🎄 3 dates to choose from - Dec. 5, 13 and 20 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. 🎁 Separate ticketed event (includes entry into the Aquarium) ❄️ Photos with Santa ☃️ Grab & Go breakfast items 🤶 Cashless bar

We're defrosting a gift for your holiday season! 🎁 WinterTide makes its debut for the FIRST TIME on Nov. 13 with all-new experiences you won't want to miss. ✨ Check out the link in our bio to learn more!

Happy Halloween - we're definitely in the spooky spirit! 🎃 Just wait till you see what we have coming soon... ❄️

Swim to the left ⬅️ Swim to the right ➡️ Come check out the NEW views of the Asian-small clawed otters! 🦦 Their habitat at our reimagined River Scout exhibit has expanded with two overhead trails offering an up-close look at these impressive swimmers. 🌊

Who said sharks can't be trained too? 🦈

ONE WEEK LEFT to experience the Halloween magic at Haunted Seas! 🎃🌊 Don’t miss your chance to dive into daily spooky-themed animal presentations, festive décor and whimsical characters throughout your visit. 👻🐬✨ And did we mention weekend trick-or-treating? 🍬🎃 Stop by from 2–6 PM and make your visit extra sweet!

Have you seen the new River Scout views? 👀

You're in for a treat with a POV of our 'spooky' sea lion show during Haunted Seas! 🍬 Catch the limited-time presentation from now - Nov. 1. 🎃

They didn’t just eat… they ATE. 😂🐟 And you can get in on the fun by interacting with them in our Explorers Cove exhibit! 🌊🐟

Rose knows ball. 🏀 We're all cheering on the @atlantadream as they head into the WNBA FINALS!! #DoItForTheDream

Balor and Zephyr (B + Z for short 😉) are making strides! Watch our latest update on these two, and stay tuned as we bring you more following their rescue from a marine park in Canada.

Caption this photo below, and the best one gets 4 Aqua Passes to visit us as many times as you want for all the seasonal fun - Haunted Seas and WinterTide! Check out the details below to enter! 🎃 ❄️ How to enter: 🪼 Follow @GeorgiaAquarium 👻 Comment your best caption below The fine print: One (1) comment equals one (1) entry. Unlimited entries are permitted but do not increase the chances of winning. A total of one (1) winner will be chosen. The winner will be chosen at random, with all entry requirements met. This giveaway begins on October 17, 2026 and concludes at 11:59 p.m. on October 20, 2026. The one (1) winner will be selected and contacted by direct message from this verified Georgia Aquarium Instagram account. The value of this prize is $280.

Are you ready for your Haunted Seas visit? 🎃 Here are a few tips & tricks to help you prepare for a spooky night in our underwater world! 🐠

Currently falling for this weather and these ocean friends! 🍂🥰 Who’s your first stop on your next visit? ✨

From soaring dolphin jumps to playful sea lion antics, our animal presentations are packed with spooky fun! 🎃 The best part? They're free with admission. Be sure to reserve your seat through the QR codes throughout the Aquarium. Front-row views go fast!

Kicking-off a skele-ton of fun this season as Haunted Seas begins TOMORROW! ☠️ Experience the Halloween magic with immersive decor, whimsical characters around every corner, themed dolphin and sea lion presentations and much more! All treats and no tricks - head on over to the link in our bio for more details! 🎃

Three and thriving with the sea lion colony! 💙

Don’t let September swim away without saving on family fun! 🌊 Kids explore for FREE* all month long! 🎟️ With every general admission ticket purchased, you’ll get one FREE kid visit!* Offer valid for kids ages 3–12. Children 2 and under are always free. Dive into the details at the link in our bio and plan your visit! 🐠✨

Check in on Balor and Zephyr, our two rescued beluga whales from Canada, with a look at one of their care sessions. In our last update, we shared they both had decreased appetites, with no significant findings upon their exams. We’re still monitoring them, but we’re glad to see they are improving and eating more! Just as we said before, there is no end to what we will offer them to help them adjust and thrive. In addition to continuous monitoring, we’re providing different food items and enrichment opportunities - and as much love and attention they want. As they acclimate, we will bring you more updates on the boys, B + Z, and their life at Georgia Aquarium!

A brand-new holiday experience is coming to Georgia Aquarium!🎁✨ This holiday season, discover WinterTide! ❄️🎄 Step into a whimsical Santa’s Village, meet exciting festive characters, enjoy seasonal flavors, and experience fresh entertainment in our winter waterland. ✨ And the best part? All the fun is included with General Admission! Check the link in bio for all the details! 📅 November 13, 2026 – January 2, 2027 Experience all-new: 🎅 Magical Santa’s Village with brand-new décor & characters 🐬 Daily themed dolphin and sea lion presentations 🍪 Seasonal food & beverages 🎄 Daily lighting of our spectacular 40-foot tree 🎶 Shows, experiences & character moments 📷 Photos with Santa (additional fees apply; not included with ticket)

Update on Balor and Zephyr, our two rescued beluga whales from Canada. Both are integrating well with the other whales, interacting with trainers, and adjusting to their new habitat. They’re becoming part of the pod more each day. Zephyr has been eating and adjusting really well, until recently when he showed a decreased appetite. After examining him, we did not find anything significant, and he has gotten some of his appetite back. We will continue to monitor him to make sure there are no other changes but for now, he is improving. Balor has not gained weight as steadily as expected and he has not shown a big appetite. We examined Balor to see what may be causing this and found nothing significant. He is now improving after we made changes to his diet! Changes like these are not entirely unusual for rescued animals as we learn more about their preferences and they adjust. It could be as simple as preferring one food item over another, or something else. We will continue to monitor them closely, try different food items, and provide any supportive care they may need or perform further tests should there be other changes. Our commitment has always been to give them every opportunity to thrive and there is no end to what we will provide them for care, nutrition, and animal wellbeing. We will be bringing you more updates on B + Z so you can stay up to date on their progress - stay tuned! Pictured: 1) Balor on 9/16. 2) Zephyr on 9/16. 3) The whole beluga pod!

Let's raise a glass to ocean conservation! 🥂 Join us this Fri., Sept. 18, for our premier wine event, Aqua Vino! Get your ticket today before it sells out. Each Tasting Ticket includes: 🍷 Unlimited wine tastings 🍝 Bites from Atlanta restaurants 🎶 Live entertainment 🎟️ An exciting silent auction 🐠 Stunning after-hours access to the aquarium from 7:30 - 10:30 PM ⭐ VIP Tickets also available with all of the above and exclusive benefits including early entry and private lounges Help us with ocean research, rescue, and conservation by purchasing a ticket today at the link in our bio!

Just out for a morning stroll...on the lily pads. Our wattled jacanas can pull this off thanks to their impressively long toes, which spread their weight evenly so they can walk across the floating vegetation. They'll even hunt prey straight off the surface!

Georgia Aquarium turns spooky starting October 2nd! 👻 Details below and at the link in our bio. *Haunted Seas is included in General Admission Daily Oct. 2 - Nov. 1: ☠️ Fully decorated galleries + atrium 🎃 Daily spooky dolphin and sea lion presentations Weekends Only: 🍬 Trick-or-treating every Sat. and Sun. from 2-6 p.m. 🐈‍⬛ Scavenger hunt and crafts from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 🍁 Interactive spooky characters featuring Capt. Humboldt Squidd from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. 🍂 Festive photo ops

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED! Thank you for participating! 🥳 🎉 We’re celebrating 20 years of Aqua Vino with one BIG giveaway! ✨ Get ready for an unforgettable night featuring unlimited wine, gourmet bites from Atlanta restaurants, live entertainment, and after-hours access to the Aquarium exhibits. 🌊🍷 Want to experience it all? Enter for your chance to win two (2) VIP tasting tickets! *Must be 21+ to attend the event. 🎟️ How to enter: 🪼 Follow @GeorgiaAquarium 🐠 Tag who you'd want to enjoy Aqua Vino with! 🌊 Share to your Instagram Stories The fine print: One (1) comment equals one (1) entry. Unlimited entries are permitted but do not increase the chances of winning. A total of one (1) winners will be chosen - One (1) winner per prize. Each winner will be chosen at random, with all entry requirements met. This giveaway begins on September 4, 2026 and concludes at 11:59 p.m. on September 11, 2026. Each of the one (1) winners will be selected and contacted by direct message from this verified Georgia Aquarium Instagram account. The value of these prizes ranges from $125-252.

Kids FREE Month begins Sept. 1! 🎉 For every general admission ticket purchased, you'll receive one free kid's visit throughout September! Don't miss this limited-time offer starting September 1 — Check out the link in our bio for all the details. 🎟️

One of the ways we like to celebrate International whale shark day, showcasing an up close look of caring for Yushan! 💙

Heeyyyy, what are you all doing? Us? Just being belugas. Balor (below) and Zephyr (top) are doing just that: being belugas. They have settled in nicely with the rest of the pod and are exploring their new surroundings - all great signs following their arrival a few weeks ago!

A big welcome to the binturong brothers of River Scout - meet Tutti Frutti and Popcorn! 🍿💚

Insert fish here, please. 🐟 Our African penguins aren't shy about mealtime! Their diet is mainly sardines and anchovies, plus the occasional crustacean or squid - and they swallow it all whole! Chewing would only slow them down. 🤪

River Scout just got reimagined! Stop by to see some new and familiar faces! Can’t forget a BRAND NEW species, Binturongs! We saw some of you guessed that right 😉

Surprise!! Zephyr and Balor are now fully on habitat with the entire beluga pod!🩵 After their successful arrival, they are doing great and have met our four other belugas. See for yourself! As they continue to adjust to their new environment, they will have access to all areas of the habitat, including behind-the-scenes areas, so they may not be in view from time to time.

Welcome to the A, Balor and Zephyr! These two male beluga whales, 10 and 7-years-old, respectively, have safely arrived at Georgia Aquarium from a closed marine park in Canada as part of an international, multi-institutional rescue operation. Everything we do now is at their pace - they will begin discovering their new surroundings and getting all the care (and fish!) they need. They will remain behind-the-scenes until it’s time to meet our existing beluga whale pod - which may be in the coming days. 😉 We are only receiving these two whales but the rescue operation continues - additional transports will go to Shedd Aquarium, SeaWorld San Antonio and San Diego, and Oceanografic Valencia in Spain. This effort would not be possible without our colleagues or the animal teams in Canada that have continued to provide care to these animals. We are grateful for the partnership and teamwork to all achieve the same end - giving these belugas the opportunity to thrive. Stay tuned for updates on Balor and Zephyr and the rest of the rescue operation on our social channels and at the link in our bio.

Ocean Voyager’s clean-up crew is officially on duty - meet our bluestreak cleaner wrasses! 🧽🌊 Comment below what fish species you’d like to learn about next!

🔍 Ever wondered what it feels like to actually be INSIDE our exhibits? 👀 Throughout the Aquarium are pop-up tunnels where kids can crawl in, stand up, and find themselves immersed in the exhibit! Totally surrounded by animals, water, and wonder. Where are they? Scroll through these photos and see if you can figure it out. 😉 Tag us when you find one!

A new animal has entered the River Scout villa 💚 Who do you think our newest resident is? 🤔 Drop your best guess in the comments below! 👇

🚨 Last call for a summer glow-up! ✨🌊 There’s only 4 DAYS LEFT to experience Glow Nights! Don’t miss your chance to see dazzling performances, explore incredible marine life after dark, and make unforgettable memories before summer comes to an end. 💙🐠 🌟Glow Nights is every evening starting at 4 p.m. until August 9. *included with general admission

School's back in session, but our fish never left! 🐟 📚 Fish form "schools" to find feeding areas or mates, it also helps them to swim more efficiently as a group and confuse predators by looking like a larger organism. Come see our schools in action! 🐠

We are saddened by the passing of our oldest African penguin, Charlie. He was a remarkable 40 years old, making him one of the oldest African penguins ever in human care. Due to natural issues from his advanced age, we made the humane decision to euthanize him. Charlie living well over the average life expectancy of African penguins, 10 - 20 years, is a testament to the dedication and exceptional care he received from our animal and veterinarian teams. He hatched at Maryland Zoo back in 1986 and was a bonded pair for over 30 years with female African penguin, Lizzy, who passed away last year. The pair were amazing foster parents to many chicks together. We are ever so grateful to have cared for Charlie, and our hearts are with all who cared for him or had the opportunity to meet him in an encounter.

Shell-abrate the sweetest 16th birthdays with three of our southern sea otters! 🎂

Our River Scout gallery just got elevated with a brand new experience - welcome to our Canopy Climber! 🌿 Unlock a bird’s-eye view of your freshwater favorites from the treetops. *included in general admission; height restrictions may apply

🚨 Summer BOGO Sale!🚨 Buy one get one free on general admission tickets for weekdays now through August 31st! Don’t wait too long to grab yours - the sale runs through July 26. Link in bio for full details! See you soon 😉

A big 👋 🌊 from the girl squad beluga pod at Georgia Aquarium!

It’s the final week of the world’s biggest soccer event in Atlanta! ⚽️ Competition is heating up and our animals are feeling the electric match-day energy! 🔥

For several months, we’ve been part of a group of accredited aquariums working to rescue 30 beluga whales from a closed marine park in Canada. We officially have government authorization to bring the whales to U.S. aquariums - two of which are headed for Georgia Aquarium. Without this rescue, the whales’ future was unknown. Now, we can care for them and ensure they are given every possible chance to thrive. This is just the beginning. We have a long road ahead as we undertake one of the largest, and most complex, beluga rescues in our history. This will not happen overnight; the wellbeing of these animals is critical and it is too soon to say when they will arrive at their new homes. We’d love for you to be with us as we embark on this journey. We will bring you updates on our channels and on our website in the coming months. This is only possible because of our aquarium colleagues and partners who have been involved from the beginning - collaborations like this are why zoos and aquariums can continuously rescue and care for animals in need.

Did someone say there’s a soccer match in our backyard today?!⚽️ #SummerofSoccer

Summer is heating up and we got you all set! Check out what's happening at the Aquarium this week! 🌊

Did you know tiger sharks have one of the most diverse diets of any shark species? They consume everything from fish and crustaceans to debris that ends up in our oceans. 🌊 This summer, do your part to help keep our oceans clean. Trash that makes it into the water becomes part of the ocean's food chain, so remember to pack it in/pack it out, reduce single-use plastics, and recycle.🦈

Kicking off July by cheering all the matches in Atlanta! ⚽️ Which animal do you think would score the winning goal? 🎉

We've got your July plans ready: ocean edition. ☀️🌊 Come cool off with us all summer long and enjoy your seaside favorites. Cheer on the sea lion show, light up the night at Glow Nights, and discover new experiences—all included with general admission. 🪼 Perfect for explorers of every age! 🌟 And don’t miss it—Georgia residents get $20 off general admission after 4 p.m. to experience Glow Nights.

Don’t forget! 🌟 Glow Nights = Daily event starting at 4 p.m., included with general admission and great for all ages! 🌙 Glow Nights After Hours = Everything Glow Nights but an adults-only separate ticketed event on July 10 and August 7 only! Details at the link in our bio!

Everybody poops, but not everybody studies poop! 💩 Check out one of our more interesting research studies with our beluga whales.

We have soccer, too!! ⚽ Except...with smaller equipment. You're downtown for the matches, make Georgia Aquarium part of your day! We're open until 9 p.m. during all the fútbol frenzy - check out our Story highlights for insider tips & tricks to make your visit one for the record books.

Swimming by this summer and want all the tips and tricks on the best ways to visit us? We’ve got your back in this video and in our Instagram Story Highlights 😉

Lost in the deep end? We've got you! 🌊 Our Georgia Aquarium app is your ultimate visit guide. With an interactive map so you never get lost, mobile tickets so get in faster, and seat reservations for animal presentations so you never miss a show. Everything you need for the perfect visit, all in one place! 🤩 Download the app today — link in bio! 📱

Shine bright under the sea at Glow Nights this summer! ☀️As the lights dim low, the glow comes on at 4 p.m. with dazzling performances and energetic animals. 🪸 *included with general admission Did you know Georgia residents can also save $20 off general admission tickets after 4 p.m.? 😉

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