Georgia Aquarium says “rivers are a source of life for animals, people and cultures throughout the world” and here in their River Scout exhibit you are surrounded by this life source. Imagine yourself walking beneath a North American river with a fish eyes view of a variety of different fish swimming above your head. That’s…
AT&T’s Dolphin Tales, the first production of its kind, was two years in the making, and started its performances eight months before my visit, in April of 2011. After touring Coldwater Quest it was nearing the time of our ticketed showing of Dolphin Tales so we headed for the theatre. Before entering the theatre there is…
From the warm waters of Tropical Diver to the chill of Coldwater Quest one thing is sure, some animals you’ll encounter here will warm your heart. This is also where you’ll find most of the mammals in the aquarium’s collection. Here I found the first of the aquarium’s touch tanks where for the first time…
The first exhibit, going counter-clockwise, is Tropical Diver where you’ll find the Coral Kingdom and the largest living reef of any aquarium in the world. Coral reefs are referred to as “rainforests of the sea” and are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. Being home to 25% of all marine species and combining to…
My visit to the Georgia Aquarium last fall was an amazing and memorable experience. With its warm and welcoming atmosphere, outstanding exhibits and spectacular marine life as well as a chance at a behind the scenes tour what more could the Lady of the Zoos (and Aquariums) ask for? The Georgia Aquarium, located in the…
The last pavilion is the Australasia Pavilion, which has seen many changes in the past few years, houses species from the Australian mainland and surrounding islands. One of my favourites and also the first animal you encounter upon entering the pavilion is the Matschie tree kangaroo. Shrouded in a hush of slight whisper, obeying “shh” signs,…
From the African Plains of Kesho Park you venture down the long, steep hill to the Canadian Domain. With the new Tundra Trek exhibit many of the animals that were once found in the Canadian Domain can now be found there and over the next few years the rest will follow. But for now down…
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