We love visiting the Georgia Aquarium because there is always something new to check out! We are super excited to share that visitors can come face-to-nose with one of the world’s most feared predators at National Geographic’s photography exhibit, “SHARKS: On Assignment with Brian Skerry” coming to Georgia Aquarium this October. The exhibit will open at Georgia Aquarium this October for a limited-time run through April, marking the first time the exhibit has been shown outside of the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C.
The Georgia Aquarium currently houses six species of sharks. Can you and your family find them all during your next visit?
- Whale shark
- Sandbar shark
- Pacific blacktip reef shark
- Zebra shark
- Spotted wobbegong
- Tasselled wobbegong
Here are a few more details about this exclusive exhibit:
SHARKS: On Assignment with Brian Skerry
National Geographic Explorer and award-winning photojournalist Skerry has spent more than 10,000
hours underwater exploring the world’s ocean with a camera to show why sharks need to be protected
and appreciated as an integral species within our ecosystem.
“SHARKS” allows you to dive into the depths of the ocean with tiger sharks, great whites, oceanic
whitetips and shortfin makos through large-scale images and videos captured by Skerry. This marks the
first time Skerry’s exhibit has been shown outside of the National Geographic Museum in Washington,
DC.
Virtual Reality Simulator: Dive in Prehistoric Seas
The Virtual Reality Simulator: Dive in Prehistoric Seas experience is a state-of-the-art motion-based
virtual reality ride using the latest visual display technology. Georgia Aquarium visitors can be
“transported” back in time and glimpse amazing marine life of the distant past in this VR experience.
The ticketed attraction offers an eye-popping, first-person adventure for up to four people at a time.
Admission is $10 per person/per ride, or $8 for Georgia Aquarium members. Please note some height
restrictions apply and eyeglasses may not be worn during the adventure.
For more information and for tickets, please visit the Georgia Aquarium website.
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