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Georgia AquariumGeorgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium opened on November 23, 2005 in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, and holds more than 11 million US gallons (about 42,000 m³) of water. It was the world's largest aquarium when it opened and remains the largest in the United States and the sixth largest in the world. It was the first institution outside Asia to house whale sharks, and its collection also features beluga whales, manta rays, bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, and sea otters.

Opened
2005 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 21 years of history
Exterior of Georgia Aquarium
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Basic Information

TypeAquarium
LocationUnited StatesAtlanta
Opened2005 Source
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FAQ

What is the signature exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium?
The Ocean Voyager exhibit holds 6.3 million US gallons of water and features a 100-foot (30 m) underwater acrylic tunnel and one of the world's largest viewing windows, where visitors can see whale sharks. Source
When and where did the Georgia Aquarium open?
It opened on November 23, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia, made possible by a $250 million donation from the foundation of Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus, among other contributions. Source

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