GEORGIA AQUARIUM
Want to make sure your next family vacation is a real
splash? Take your family for a cool and educational
adventure at the Atlanta Aquarium.
Some people call aquariums "the new zoos" and without a
doubt, they are some of the hottest lures. The recently
opened Atlanta Aquarium was created to draw visitors to the
city. Developed in part by the city of Atlanta, this titanic
aquarium draws in travelers, who are then enticed to visit
other destinations within the downtown entertainment zone.
The original idea for opening the Atlanta aquarium, also
known as Georgia Aquarium, was developed by Bernie
Marcus. In November 2001, Mr. Marcus announced his
plans to donate the funds required to build an aquarium in
downtown Atlanta. From that idea, the Atlanta Aquarium was
born.
The Atlanta Aquarium is a half-million square foot facility
housing, more than 100,000 animals in 8 million gallons of
fresh and salt water. From project groundbreaking to the
grand opening, the entire construction process took only 27
months to complete. The Atlanta Aquarium is located on 9
acres of land adjacent to the Centennial Olympic Park in the
downtown area.
When you visit the Atlanta Aquarium, you'll notice the
unique appearance of the building's exterior. The facilities
were designed to look like a giant ship breaking through a
wave. As visitors move forward to the large atrium inside the
building, they are led into the facility by "a wall of fish"
guiding them inside. Once inside, guests are given the
option to choose from five main galleries. Each gallery is
easily distinguishable with a sign and icon at the entrance.
Take time to visit each of these fascinating galleries housed
within the Atlanta Aquarium:
Cold Water Quest -- shows items covered in ice
Georgia Explorer -- identified by a light house
River Scout -- displays a cascading waterfall
Ocean Voyager -- offers a peephole into the huge habitat
Tropical Diver -- with two video screens representing fish on
a reef.
After visiting each exhibit, guests return to the main atrium
to visit the next gallery.
Visitors to the Atlanta Aquarium will enjoy about 60 habitats
through 12,000 square feet of viewing windows. The
windows are made of a durable acrylic with a total weight of
328 tons. The largest of the habitats is a massive 263 feet
long by 126 feet wide, with a depth of 33 feet. This giant
carries 6.2 million gallons of water. This display, specially
designed as a habitat for whale sharks, is also home to tens
of thousands of other animals that commonly thrive amid
coral reefs and open ocean waters.
As you continue to explore the Atlanta Aquarium, you'll find
a 100-foot long tunnel and one of the world's largest
aquarium windows, giving a glimpse into the whale shark
habitat. The second of the largest habitats in the Atlanta
Aquarium, it holds 800,000 gallons of water, and was
specifically developed to simulate the natural habitat of
beluga whales.
Anyone with an interest in nature and oceanic life will marvel
at the Atlanta Aquarium. Spend the day viewing 100
thousand creatures representing 500 species from around
the globe living in over 8 million gallons of fresh and salt
water. The Atlanta Aquarium is a true ocean jewel, right in
the middle of Georgia.
About the Author:
Nancy Anderson contributes articles to several popular Internet magazines, on
travel and recreation and recreation and hobbies topics.
Want to make sure your next family vacation is a real
splash? Take your family for a cool and educational
adventure at the Atlanta Aquarium.
Some people call aquariums "the new zoos" and without a
doubt, they are some of the hottest lures. The recently
opened Atlanta Aquarium was created to draw visitors to the
city. Developed in part by the city of Atlanta, this titanic
aquarium draws in travelers, who are then enticed to visit
other destinations within the downtown entertainment zone.
The original idea for opening the Atlanta aquarium, also
known as Georgia Aquarium, was developed by Bernie
Marcus. In November 2001, Mr. Marcus announced his
plans to donate the funds required to build an aquarium in
downtown Atlanta. From that idea, the Atlanta Aquarium was
born.
The Atlanta Aquarium is a half-million square foot facility
housing, more than 100,000 animals in 8 million gallons of
fresh and salt water. From project groundbreaking to the
grand opening, the entire construction process took only 27
months to complete. The Atlanta Aquarium is located on 9
acres of land adjacent to the Centennial Olympic Park in the
downtown area.
When you visit the Atlanta Aquarium, you'll notice the
unique appearance of the building's exterior. The facilities
were designed to look like a giant ship breaking through a
wave. As visitors move forward to the large atrium inside the
building, they are led into the facility by "a wall of fish"
guiding them inside. Once inside, guests are given the
option to choose from five main galleries. Each gallery is
easily distinguishable with a sign and icon at the entrance.
Take time to visit each of these fascinating galleries housed
within the Atlanta Aquarium:
Cold Water Quest -- shows items covered in ice
Georgia Explorer -- identified by a light house
River Scout -- displays a cascading waterfall
Ocean Voyager -- offers a peephole into the huge habitat
Tropical Diver -- with two video screens representing fish on
a reef.
After visiting each exhibit, guests return to the main atrium
to visit the next gallery.
Visitors to the Atlanta Aquarium will enjoy about 60 habitats
through 12,000 square feet of viewing windows. The
windows are made of a durable acrylic with a total weight of
328 tons. The largest of the habitats is a massive 263 feet
long by 126 feet wide, with a depth of 33 feet. This giant
carries 6.2 million gallons of water. This display, specially
designed as a habitat for whale sharks, is also home to tens
of thousands of other animals that commonly thrive amid
coral reefs and open ocean waters.
As you continue to explore the Atlanta Aquarium, you'll find
a 100-foot long tunnel and one of the world's largest
aquarium windows, giving a glimpse into the whale shark
habitat. The second of the largest habitats in the Atlanta
Aquarium, it holds 800,000 gallons of water, and was
specifically developed to simulate the natural habitat of
beluga whales.
Anyone with an interest in nature and oceanic life will marvel
at the Atlanta Aquarium. Spend the day viewing 100
thousand creatures representing 500 species from around
the globe living in over 8 million gallons of fresh and salt
water. The Atlanta Aquarium is a true ocean jewel, right in
the middle of Georgia.
About the Author:
Nancy Anderson contributes articles to several popular Internet magazines, on
travel and recreation and recreation and hobbies topics.
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