10 foot 'gators are common in Georgia. The Okefenokee is mostly in Georgia, and there are plenty of 'gators along the Georgia coast. They love golf courses.
Being a regular here, the Behind The Seas tour is definitely worth the $15. It takes you around the tops of the Beluga, Ocean Voyager, and Coral Reef tanks. Plus you get to see some hidden areas guests don't normally get to view. It's my favorite aquarium I have ever been to.
my favorite part is the freshwater section. i feel like freshwater fish are so underrated, and i think the environment the georgia aquarium has made for them is so beautiful.
Yeah, I agree. I think they're overlooked because they're small and less colorful than tropical fish, but there was a really interesting variety there.
Cool little EPCOT connection: The Living Seas pavilion at EPCOT Center was the largest aquarium in the world when it opened in 1986. It held this title for 19 years until 2005 when the Georgia Aquarium opened.
I went to college at Georgia State University, and some of my favorite memories are of the nights that the school would rent out the aquarium for only students to go in. Living so close to the aquarium for a while was awesome. This was a great overview, and it’s nice to see it again!
My daughter did her college internship with the GA Aquarium. During her time there we swam with the whale sharks & visited often. Becoming familiar with the personalities of the Octypus & penguins was a highlight. They are really doing great work.
Check out the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga!! It's my favorite aquarium of all time. The original building (River Journey) is all themed around the freshwater rivers of the eastern United States (aside from some exhibits showcasing other parts of the world). The focus on local wildlife and ecosystems is so cool to me!
Same! I love the Georgia Aquarium, but the Chattanooga Aquarium is my favorite. I'm going again next year because my partner (who works at an Aquarium) has never been there
I eventually wanted to get to Chattanooga to see all the touristy stuff and probably make a video on it. I'll make sure to visit the aquarium too though.
Gonna be honest: I LOVE the Georgia Aquarium. I have many fond memories of trips to the aquarium, seeing the whale sharks, going through the exhibits, etc, one time I even recall falling asleep watching the jellyfish as a little kid. We haven't been in a while since ticket prices are kind of high, but I yearn to go back. Another thing that seems to make this place so special to me is that my dad is actually a marine biologist who, admittedly hasn't had any connection to the Georgia Aquarium, has been very involved with coastal marine biology. Going to the aquarium always makes me think of him and the things he's done to help marine research and whatnot. Overall the Georgia Aquarium holds a really special place in my heart and amazes me and just makes me feel at home.
Just went here for the first time this year. This is the best coverage on it I have ever seen. The sea lion show was cute. I suggest looking at the animal encounters or the behind the scenes tour for a very impressive look at their daily operations.
Incredible overview Poseidon. Georgia Aquarium has been on my list for quite some time, happy you covered it in a much more casual approach! Many of the coverages I’ve seen of it handle in a much more zoo and aquarium enthusiast approach but seeing this way is so digestible. Great job! If you ever visit any zoological institutions, I am happy to provide any additional context to the importance of some species, areas, or exhibits. For example, Tiger Sharks are incredibly difficult to keep in captivity, the fact that Georgia Aquarium has them is a marvel of their aquaculture team. The same goes for the Whale Sharks, as they were saved from being executed after being caught as bycatch. Keep up the incredible work. Always happy to see you in my recommended feed (:
Georgia Aquarium is AMAZING. I've only been one time and hope to go back. This had been a bucket list trip since I was young. Can hardly wait for another opportunity to go back.
The Georgia Aquarium will always have a special place in my heart. Went there with several different GFs over the years and this video was def a hit of nostalgia for some simpler times for me.
When it comes to tourist attractions there is always some degree of subjectivity regarding which ones are the best. That said, of all of the categories I think that aquariums (at least in the USA) have the closest thing there is to a number one best and that is the Georgia Aquarium. I'm not saying it's impossible to say any other North American aquarium could be said to be the best but I'd be VERY curious to hear the argument. I guess if you count SeaWorld parks and don't have a problem with whales in captivity then you could say those are better in terms of aquariums. But even if you look at those theme parks through the lens of being aquariums I still would argue the Georgia Aquarium wins. I'll throw in a good word for the Monterey Bay Aquarium as well as the Shedd Aquarium, National Aquarium, Florida Aquarium and Tennessee Aquarium as being the runners up for second place. But Georgia is on a completley different level.
I live in Georgia and I LOVE coming here! I was JUST talking about this place for a friend who wants to visit, and then you come out with this video which I can link to her!
I have been to the Georgia aquarium twice and it is probably the most memorable aquarium I've been to. I actually recently got back from a trip to Japan where I visited the Osaka aquarium that also houses 2 whale sharks, and while it was an amazing experience, I would probably say i enjoyed my time at the Georgia aquarium more. Georgia seems to have a lot more variety in their other exhibits where Osaka has the huge tank and a small handful of other ones. Osaka is also laid out as one long corridor that takes you from the start to the end, with maybe 2 or 3 small diversions. This is nice because it means you are unlikely to miss anything, but it also means you have little choice on what you want to see. The crowds were also pretty crazy, although we made the mistake of going there on a Japanese holiday. Every exhibit was crowded with people so you had to wait for an opening and push your way in to see anything. The Georgia aquarium's exhibits that start and end in a centralized hub so if you're only interested in one thing, you don't have to run past everything else. Both are great, but Georgia is quite remarkable!
I always try to go every 2-3 years. Hands down one of the best aquariums in the USA. I still remember going when I was 8 when they first got their whale sharks. You can spend 6 hours here and still miss a bunch of exhibits, truly a great experience.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is my childhood aquarium. I went many times with my dad and sister as a kid. It’s in Monterey, CA, and has an incredible open ocean exhibit featuring green sea turtles, hammerhead sharks, and tuna!
As a native Atlantan, the Georgia Aquarium is my go-to place to bring people visiting from out of town. It never disappoints, especially if I pay for the food
I do agree that the Georgia aquarium is highly impressive, I just don't particularly like it because literally every time I go there's approximately like 600 people also at the aquarium at that time. It's always so crowded I never feel like I can take my time and actually look at any of the animals. I need to see if I can go on like a weekday that's at school's back in session.
really enjoyed this video and the cocacola museum video! this sort of review style video that still has some of the history/backstory elements is great, its cool getting to hear what you think about experiencing attractions for the first time !!
i went with some friends a few months ago for the first time as an adult. towards the end of our day there, we ended up infront of the private room upstairs which was open. we looked inside and didn’t see anyone so we went in and got to see a people free view of a huge tank with mantas and a whale shark. some workers ended up coming in but they never said anything to us, just stood behind up talking about some event. there was just 3 of us and we were pretty quiet so i guess they didn’t care. one of the best experiences i’ve had at any aquarium.
I've been to the Georgia Aquarium back when in 2006 when I was almost out of Middle School and is a memorable experience. I will say the facade of the Aquarium seems to have been redesigned since I was there, since I remember the Ship facade but not the flowy scale ones. Its easily one of the best Aquariums I've ever been too, but I'll need to revisit to see if it matches my memories. Two Aquariums I highly recommend is the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and the Monterey Bay Aquarium in well, Monterey, California. The Shedd is one of the oldest Aquariums in the US having been built in the 1930's and it is an icon of architecture, saying nothing of the Aquarium inside of it which when I went was in the process of modernizing and was a surreal mix of the old 1930's architectural facades but with modern conservation/Aquarium immersion aesthetics in mind for the comfort of the animals. The dining area has an amazing view of downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan and is located in the same campus as the Chicago Field Museum. A good comparison to the Georgia Aquarium as its an old building that's renovating to be modern and an architectural treasure compared to the Georgia's modern architectural sensibilities. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is more conservative in its wonders compared to Whale Sharks, Belugas, etc. But does have massive open ocean tanks and a long and treasured history, massive living kelp forest tanks (most Aquarium Kelp is fake I've learned with only really Monterey Bay being able to grow it consistently due to their specialized pumps and using the tidal flow of nutrients from the Pacific Ocean. So its Kelp can grow and grow huge) and deep sea exhibits that when I went showed bio-luminescent jellyfish and a species of abyssal jellyfish on display so new to science it didn't have a name yet since the Monterey Bay Aquarium is also a major nonprofit and pioneer in ocean conservation and exploration. Likewise, its built out of an old sardine cannery at the tail end of the historic cannery row in Monterey so aesthetically its a wonderful place with gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean. Overall, a lot of good zoos and aquariums are taking more cues from Theme Parks as of recent namely in terms of making exhibits for their animals as natural as possible with plenty of enrichment for the benefit of conservation, but also immerse guests into the habitats with the animals or to educate guests on how and where the animals lived, the conservation challenges and the like. If you ever do Zoos, I highly recommend the San Diego Zoo for just that reason.
I absolutely adore the Georgia Aquarium and get a Resident Pass every year! Love the new shark exhibit but the giant pacific octopus will always be my favorite 🥰
I went there a few years ago, and what stuck with me was the absolutely gigantic size of the ocean voyager window. At the time (2007?) it was the largest plexiglass/acrylic window in the world and they had a cut out so you could see the width of the glass. Incredible!
Damn, this place looks really incredible. I only ever been in Sea World Berlin, which is also nice but defenetly pales to the stuff shown in the video.
I’ll never forget coming here as part of our highschool road trip during junior year. We were supposed to see a Braves game, but it got rained out, so the school quickly rescheduled to come here instead. In my opinion, I think we got the better experience XD The only downside was we were forced to see the dolphin show, which stink because some of us wanted to spend more time in the exhibits, rather than trying to speedrun and see everything
Watched this after the Coke one, but i just gotta say I'm really happy to see you visit the aquarium. It is honestly one of my favorite parts of my home town and I actually got to do a few school trips there many years ago. I will say it is a bit unfortunate they changed the old dolphin show to the one it is now, as it was one of my personal highlights for a long time there. Glad to see you enjoyed your trip.
I've been here several times, once even getting to be part of a behind-the-scenes tour of the humongous tank. It's by far my favourite aquarium I've ever been to
I haven’t been in almost 20 years but the Aquarium is still one of my favorite places in the states. I was so close to transferring to Georgia Tech from Arizona State in 2006 so I spent a few weeks in Atlanta to see if I liked Atlanta enough to transfer. I ended up staying at ASU but fell in love with the city.
I used to work at the Aquarium. There used to be a whole animatronic show before the sea lion show. I would work like 5 to 7 shows a day some days and had the whole thing memorized.
Can highly recommend the Behind the Seas Tour or saving up for one of the animal interactions. I saved up for about 2 years to dive in the tank with the whale sharks and it was worth every penny. Also if you don't mind taking the bus or have access to a car, Zoo Atlanta is really amazing. I would recommend going during the spring or fall in the morning to see the animals at their most active, you will most likely hear the lions roaring.
I didn't even realize Atlanta had a zoo until I already left, but I do eventually want to pass back through for Six Flags, so I'll try to include it then
I've been to Aquariums throughout the U.S since I was a kid and the Georgia Aquarium is hands down the best I have ever been to. My fiancé and I were straight up hypnotized by the Ocean Voyager exhibit. I never thought anything would replace my beloved Ripley's of the Smokies (my childhood aquarium) but Georgia did it. Absolutely worth every penny and I hope to make a return.
Did the behind the scenes tour while their we saw their medic area for animals and during that time one of seals was in surgery. Pretty cool to witness first hand
I’ve been going to the GA aquarium yearly since it opened. I was in elementary school. Having been so many times, and having not visited many others, I often forget that it’s one of the biggest in the world.
We visited this aquarium out of curiosity after checking out World of Coca-Cola. It was definitely worth it and was in awe of the sheer size of the aquarium. I've never been in an aquarium that large and diverse, becoming one of the coolest places I have ever been.
A few years back, I was part of a group that was going to go and scuba dive in the main tank. Unfortunately I didn’t get to go (turned out the group was “veterans only”) but this and Disney’s DiveQuest are still on my list.
I've been here a handful of times and it never gets old, its a great aquarium. Also good to hear other people finding the world of Coke weird, I did both of them in one day once, and the world of coke has to be the most bizarre attraction I've been to.
Went to a dragon con in Atlanta prior to the pandemic. I have recommended to families to go visit for a family vacation. Such a beautiful center city with lots of things to do and see. Great places to shop and eat. And I really loved riding on the MARTA 😊
As a Georgia native, now living in Missouri, who has visited that aquarium MANY times (I even had my high school prom there!), you definitely need to take a trip to Springfield, MO to visit the Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium! I think it’s even better than the GA Aquarium!
Had no idea about the connection between the Florida and Georgia aquariums but it makes sense! Both are the most unique and impressive aquariums I’ve ever been to, and I love their exhibit design. It just feels like they’ve put a lot of care, theming, and research into their exhibits! It really is incredible to see whale sharks and manta rays in person, photos just don’t do their size justice. Love the aside about how small the gators are- I’ve literally walked past gators twice that size lmao so I feel you. Side note: did you ever see the Deepo show at this aquarium? It was Home Depot’s sponsored Finding Nemo rip off show for kids. I’m not sure when the show ended since it looks like it wasn’t there when you went, but I saw it in 2012 and it was a trip. 😂
The dolphin show used to be soooo much more cheesy, lol. When the aquarium was new, the show had a whole storyline about raising a sunken ship or something, and there was a guy with a light-up cape. It was so bad, but little kid me loved it.
I thought of your channel when I recently visited the Cleveland Zoo in Ohio. The theming was so on point, every area was designed and styled to fit the theme of the habitats of the animals found there. Highlights were a Rocky Mountain frontier cabin with animals like wolves, beavers and a bald eagle, and an entire Rainforest house with a waterfall and treehouse “research” station. These type of themed zoos/aquariums have always appealed to me just as much as theme parks and fit your channel well! I’d love to visit this aquarium now lol
the main tank (ocean voyager?) is so huge, it's baffling to see in person. they have a display near the whale shark viewing zone showing how thick the acryllic is, its like over a foot deep iirc. really cool place, and you can see the quality of exhibits if you're familiar with aquatic animal keeping. :D
i went to the georgia aquarium with my best from bc we were visiting Georgia for Covington (where they filmed the vampire diaries) and the aquarium was easily my favorite part!
It's so nice seeing another aquarium that is well-made like this. As someone also overall used to SeaWorld and the Florida Aquarium when I do go to these kinds of thing, I was extremely disappointed when I went to these kinds Dallas World Aquarium this past summer. Most of the building doesn't even show aquatic life (talking like 60+%), instead showcasing a lot of terrestrial reptiles and frogs… so not much of an aquarium at all. The walkways are terribly small and congested, and most exhibits don't even tell you what animal is in it, instead expecting you to scan a QR code. A terribly unfortunate experience and not worth the $35. As for the Georgia Aquarium, I absolutely plan to come here next time I am in Atlanta.
Hello Poseidon, Long time listener first time caller. I am excited to see you branch out to more entertainment offerings especially in my neck of the woods. I feel like there are tons of "themed experiences" that are not traditional theme parks. South of the Border rest stop, The Crab Shack restaurant in Savannah, different cave attractions in Tennessee, places like tiki bars etc etc. Those all come to mind but I must admit they might not make good content. My favorite thing about your channel is when your videos have a "thesis" When you have a point to prove and your video dive into facts to back up your point. I suspect your World of Coca Cola video might have more cohesive point to make versus the aquarium video because you are right that place is a crazy propaganda machine. That film they force you to sit through is damn near offensive with how heavy handed it is in what feels like obvious mental programing.
I've started writing the script for it and yeah, that's definitely an element I'm emphasizing. Also, I've been to South of the Border a long time ago (interesting but I've heard there's not much left) and I went a bit out of my way for the Crab Shack when I was returning to Florida.
This is amusing to see as I just came back from Atlanta for ProgPower USA. Sadly the venue is a bit too far to walk to the aquarium. Though I plan to visit it before next year's show 🙂
In a funny way I am reminded of maybe the opposite aquarium experience I had a long time ago. The US national aquarium used to be in the basement of the department of commerce building in washington DC, and it was the smallest and most unthemed exhibit I think I've ever been in. Basically the opposite of the Atlanta Aquarium lol.
To my knowledge, the ones in the Georgia Aquarium have been deemed non-releasable. I know they're kept in other aquariums around the world, likely just for the attraction, but at least there's a good reason for the Georgia Aquarium to have them.
Wow, the Georgia Aquarium? I haven't been here since it opened. I remember it being really hard to get into at the time. The ticket price was really steep and you had to make a reservation to get in. It's two things college students don't like. It was easier to get into the Coca-Cola museum, so I went there a lot. The aquarium was also absolutely packed when I went, so I don't remember anything you showed in the video, and it seems it has been updated since it opened. But, I do remember the big whale shark window being shocking. That whole area was the site of the great pavilions during the '96 Olympics. That was an absolutely crazy party. Afterwards, the city wanted to bring more tourists to centennial park since they spent all that money, so they added Coca-Cola, and the aquarium to fill all that land back up and also to pair that up with the existing CNN Center and studio tour. I think CNN left, did they not? I used to have lunch there.
Honestly there was a real missed opportunity here to talk about the two shows they used to have here. They used to have a mascot that was a knockoff nemo and their dolphin show was some sort of disney style musical
This and the Chattanooga Aquarium are beautiful places. Which reminds me I'd love to see your takes on Chattanooga spots (Ruby Falls/Lookout Mountain) and Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area (all the Ripley's attractions, the Titanic Museum, Dollywood, etc.)
I do actually have a vague plan for a roadtrip with a bunch of videos in mind. Starting with Wild Adventures, covering Six Flags Over Georgia, spending a few days around Chatanooga for those attractions and heading to Dollywood and the surrounding attractions. I don't know when I'll find the time, but it might be feasible around May next year.
@@PoseidonEntertainment hope you have fun! You can do just about everything in Chattanooga in a weekend, but I suggest staying a week for Gatlinburg! It’s been 5 years, but my favorite places that might get overlooked are Ober Gatlinburg and a Rainforest discovery zoo in PF. For food, I suggest The Apple Barn (the one in Pigeon Forge is very pretty!!) and Log Cabin Pancake House :)
I was just there for the Animal Crossing collab! I’ve been to the GA aquarium a few years ago but forgot how breathtaking it can be esp Ocean Voyager. I’ll def be back in a few years.
personally I tend to go through the aquarium in the opposite direction that you did, starting with Tropical Diver and ending with Aquanaut Adventure 🙂↕️
I visited the aquarium three years ago on a trip to Atlanta I also did Coca Cola and college football hall of fame the aquarium was huge and really impressive I had only ever Been to the Florida aquarium before anyway seeing the whale Sharks were pretty awesome and the dolphin show was pretty cool as well. Anyway if you ever Go back to Atlanta I recommend the center for puppetry arts has a huge collection of Jim Henson puppets and the jimmy carter presidential library is really cool and interesting and six flags as well anyway great Video
Your assessment of the Georgia gator size is what marks you as a Floridian. 'Why, that's only a four-foot long fanged swamp monster!'
*Swamp puppy. If it's a mama and her young, Swamp cat & kittens. Source: Am also Florida man.
It was actually funny how small they were. If it were Florida, those size gators wouldn't even be in a main display.
Yeah the gator exhibit is a little too small, but it does explain why they have such small gators
10 foot 'gators are common in Georgia. The Okefenokee is mostly in Georgia, and there are plenty of 'gators along the Georgia coast. They love golf courses.
Being a regular here, the Behind The Seas tour is definitely worth the $15. It takes you around the tops of the Beluga, Ocean Voyager, and Coral Reef tanks. Plus you get to see some hidden areas guests don't normally get to view. It's my favorite aquarium I have ever been to.
Did this tour for the first time a few months back. Inexpensive and definitely worth it. We really enjoyed it.
my favorite part is the freshwater section. i feel like freshwater fish are so underrated, and i think the environment the georgia aquarium has made for them is so beautiful.
Yeah, I agree. I think they're overlooked because they're small and less colorful than tropical fish, but there was a really interesting variety there.
Cool little EPCOT connection: The Living Seas pavilion at EPCOT Center was the largest aquarium in the world when it opened in 1986. It held this title for 19 years until 2005 when the Georgia Aquarium opened.
Finally a video that fits your job description as sea god
I went to college at Georgia State University, and some of my favorite memories are of the nights that the school would rent out the aquarium for only students to go in. Living so close to the aquarium for a while was awesome. This was a great overview, and it’s nice to see it again!
My daughter did her college internship with the GA Aquarium. During her time there we swam with the whale sharks & visited often. Becoming familiar with the personalities of the Octypus & penguins was a highlight. They are really doing great work.
Check out the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga!! It's my favorite aquarium of all time. The original building (River Journey) is all themed around the freshwater rivers of the eastern United States (aside from some exhibits showcasing other parts of the world). The focus on local wildlife and ecosystems is so cool to me!
Same! I love the Georgia Aquarium, but the Chattanooga Aquarium is my favorite. I'm going again next year because my partner (who works at an Aquarium) has never been there
Chattanooga Aquarium is just a better layout altogether, there’s no mosh pit in the middle like the Georgia Aquarium.
I eventually wanted to get to Chattanooga to see all the touristy stuff and probably make a video on it. I'll make sure to visit the aquarium too though.
@@PoseidonEntertainmentbe sure to go to the art museum there- it's not huge but it's a good one. I went there often as a kid
Gonna be honest: I LOVE the Georgia Aquarium. I have many fond memories of trips to the aquarium, seeing the whale sharks, going through the exhibits, etc, one time I even recall falling asleep watching the jellyfish as a little kid. We haven't been in a while since ticket prices are kind of high, but I yearn to go back. Another thing that seems to make this place so special to me is that my dad is actually a marine biologist who, admittedly hasn't had any connection to the Georgia Aquarium, has been very involved with coastal marine biology. Going to the aquarium always makes me think of him and the things he's done to help marine research and whatnot. Overall the Georgia Aquarium holds a really special place in my heart and amazes me and just makes me feel at home.
Just went here for the first time this year. This is the best coverage on it I have ever seen. The sea lion show was cute. I suggest looking at the animal encounters or the behind the scenes tour for a very impressive look at their daily operations.
Incredible overview Poseidon. Georgia Aquarium has been on my list for quite some time, happy you covered it in a much more casual approach! Many of the coverages I’ve seen of it handle in a much more zoo and aquarium enthusiast approach but seeing this way is so digestible. Great job!
If you ever visit any zoological institutions, I am happy to provide any additional context to the importance of some species, areas, or exhibits. For example, Tiger Sharks are incredibly difficult to keep in captivity, the fact that Georgia Aquarium has them is a marvel of their aquaculture team. The same goes for the Whale Sharks, as they were saved from being executed after being caught as bycatch.
Keep up the incredible work. Always happy to see you in my recommended feed (:
Georgia Aquarium is AMAZING. I've only been one time and hope to go back. This had been a bucket list trip since I was young. Can hardly wait for another opportunity to go back.
The Georgia Aquarium will always have a special place in my heart. Went there with several different GFs over the years and this video was def a hit of nostalgia for some simpler times for me.
When it comes to tourist attractions there is always some degree of subjectivity regarding which ones are the best. That said, of all of the categories I think that aquariums (at least in the USA) have the closest thing there is to a number one best and that is the Georgia Aquarium. I'm not saying it's impossible to say any other North American aquarium could be said to be the best but I'd be VERY curious to hear the argument. I guess if you count SeaWorld parks and don't have a problem with whales in captivity then you could say those are better in terms of aquariums. But even if you look at those theme parks through the lens of being aquariums I still would argue the Georgia Aquarium wins.
I'll throw in a good word for the Monterey Bay Aquarium as well as the Shedd Aquarium, National Aquarium, Florida Aquarium and Tennessee Aquarium as being the runners up for second place. But Georgia is on a completley different level.
I went to the Osaka aquarium when I was in Japan last year and they got whale sharks there too and I agree. It was so cool watching them slip by.
I live in Georgia and I LOVE coming here! I was JUST talking about this place for a friend who wants to visit, and then you come out with this video which I can link to her!
That's useful lol
i cant wait for the fun spot video!! really great coverage of this interesting aquarium :)
Yeah, I have... opinions on Fun Spot lol
I have been to the Georgia aquarium twice and it is probably the most memorable aquarium I've been to. I actually recently got back from a trip to Japan where I visited the Osaka aquarium that also houses 2 whale sharks, and while it was an amazing experience, I would probably say i enjoyed my time at the Georgia aquarium more. Georgia seems to have a lot more variety in their other exhibits where Osaka has the huge tank and a small handful of other ones. Osaka is also laid out as one long corridor that takes you from the start to the end, with maybe 2 or 3 small diversions. This is nice because it means you are unlikely to miss anything, but it also means you have little choice on what you want to see. The crowds were also pretty crazy, although we made the mistake of going there on a Japanese holiday. Every exhibit was crowded with people so you had to wait for an opening and push your way in to see anything. The Georgia aquarium's exhibits that start and end in a centralized hub so if you're only interested in one thing, you don't have to run past everything else. Both are great, but Georgia is quite remarkable!
I always try to go every 2-3 years. Hands down one of the best aquariums in the USA. I still remember going when I was 8 when they first got their whale sharks. You can spend 6 hours here and still miss a bunch of exhibits, truly a great experience.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is my childhood aquarium. I went many times with my dad and sister as a kid. It’s in Monterey, CA, and has an incredible open ocean exhibit featuring green sea turtles, hammerhead sharks, and tuna!
Best aquarium I've ever been to. Blows even The Living Seas out of the water.
The Georgia Aquarium is the place to go in Atlanta, especially to see sea life. Thank you for the tour!
As a native Atlantan, the Georgia Aquarium is my go-to place to bring people visiting from out of town. It never disappoints, especially if I pay for the food
As a native Georgian my go-to place for recommending to outsiders when visiting the state is definitely the aquarium, it’s really great.
I do agree that the Georgia aquarium is highly impressive, I just don't particularly like it because literally every time I go there's approximately like 600 people also at the aquarium at that time. It's always so crowded I never feel like I can take my time and actually look at any of the animals. I need to see if I can go on like a weekday that's at school's back in session.
I went on a Thursday and it was pretty manageable
@@PoseidonEntertainment Yeah, I was extremely surprised at how empty some of your shots were.
really enjoyed this video and the cocacola museum video! this sort of review style video that still has some of the history/backstory elements is great, its cool getting to hear what you think about experiencing attractions for the first time !!
This place is pretty high on my bucket list, I'm glad to see that it deserves that spot.
i went with some friends a few months ago for the first time as an adult. towards the end of our day there, we ended up infront of the private room upstairs which was open. we looked inside and didn’t see anyone so we went in and got to see a people free view of a huge tank with mantas and a whale shark. some workers ended up coming in but they never said anything to us, just stood behind up talking about some event. there was just 3 of us and we were pretty quiet so i guess they didn’t care. one of the best experiences i’ve had at any aquarium.
I loved this video! keep expanding to this kind of attractions
It’s a very nice aquarium. I like the big room with the whale sharks and the yellow turtle!
This place looks splendid. I wish I could visit
I went on Christmas Day, 2011. Best aquarium ever!
I've been to the Georgia Aquarium back when in 2006 when I was almost out of Middle School and is a memorable experience. I will say the facade of the Aquarium seems to have been redesigned since I was there, since I remember the Ship facade but not the flowy scale ones.
Its easily one of the best Aquariums I've ever been too, but I'll need to revisit to see if it matches my memories. Two Aquariums I highly recommend is the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and the Monterey Bay Aquarium in well, Monterey, California.
The Shedd is one of the oldest Aquariums in the US having been built in the 1930's and it is an icon of architecture, saying nothing of the Aquarium inside of it which when I went was in the process of modernizing and was a surreal mix of the old 1930's architectural facades but with modern conservation/Aquarium immersion aesthetics in mind for the comfort of the animals. The dining area has an amazing view of downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan and is located in the same campus as the Chicago Field Museum. A good comparison to the Georgia Aquarium as its an old building that's renovating to be modern and an architectural treasure compared to the Georgia's modern architectural sensibilities.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is more conservative in its wonders compared to Whale Sharks, Belugas, etc. But does have massive open ocean tanks and a long and treasured history, massive living kelp forest tanks (most Aquarium Kelp is fake I've learned with only really Monterey Bay being able to grow it consistently due to their specialized pumps and using the tidal flow of nutrients from the Pacific Ocean. So its Kelp can grow and grow huge) and deep sea exhibits that when I went showed bio-luminescent jellyfish and a species of abyssal jellyfish on display so new to science it didn't have a name yet since the Monterey Bay Aquarium is also a major nonprofit and pioneer in ocean conservation and exploration. Likewise, its built out of an old sardine cannery at the tail end of the historic cannery row in Monterey so aesthetically its a wonderful place with gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean.
Overall, a lot of good zoos and aquariums are taking more cues from Theme Parks as of recent namely in terms of making exhibits for their animals as natural as possible with plenty of enrichment for the benefit of conservation, but also immerse guests into the habitats with the animals or to educate guests on how and where the animals lived, the conservation challenges and the like. If you ever do Zoos, I highly recommend the San Diego Zoo for just that reason.
I absolutely adore the Georgia Aquarium and get a Resident Pass every year! Love the new shark exhibit but the giant pacific octopus will always be my favorite 🥰
I went there a few years ago, and what stuck with me was the absolutely gigantic size of the ocean voyager window. At the time (2007?) it was the largest plexiglass/acrylic window in the world and they had a cut out so you could see the width of the glass. Incredible!
I thought I recalled something like that. I think it's a thickness of 4 feet
Me watching this as I’m currently in the Georgia aquarium
Yeah but... why lol?
Damn, this place looks really incredible.
I only ever been in Sea World Berlin, which is also nice but defenetly pales to the stuff shown in the video.
Great video. I put this on my list of places to visit. Thank you!!!
As someone studying Marine Biology, I'm here for more zoos and aquariums!
We will definitely check this out the next time we go to Atlanta
I’ll never forget coming here as part of our highschool road trip during junior year. We were supposed to see a Braves game, but it got rained out, so the school quickly rescheduled to come here instead. In my opinion, I think we got the better experience XD
The only downside was we were forced to see the dolphin show, which stink because some of us wanted to spend more time in the exhibits, rather than trying to speedrun and see everything
i went here as a side visit driving back to miami from a tennessee trip, super sick aquarium i must say
Watched this after the Coke one, but i just gotta say I'm really happy to see you visit the aquarium. It is honestly one of my favorite parts of my home town and I actually got to do a few school trips there many years ago. I will say it is a bit unfortunate they changed the old dolphin show to the one it is now, as it was one of my personal highlights for a long time there. Glad to see you enjoyed your trip.
I've been here several times, once even getting to be part of a behind-the-scenes tour of the humongous tank. It's by far my favourite aquarium I've ever been to
I haven’t been in almost 20 years but the Aquarium is still one of my favorite places in the states. I was so close to transferring to Georgia Tech from Arizona State in 2006 so I spent a few weeks in Atlanta to see if I liked Atlanta enough to transfer. I ended up staying at ASU but fell in love with the city.
I didn't explore too much, but I do like the city. I want to go back and see more of it eventually
I used to work at the Aquarium. There used to be a whole animatronic show before the sea lion show. I would work like 5 to 7 shows a day some days and had the whole thing memorized.
Love the ga aquarium! The best time to go is during the Dragoncon night!
Those whale sharks are gorgeous!!
Super freaking awesome video. I really enjoyed it!
Can highly recommend the Behind the Seas Tour or saving up for one of the animal interactions. I saved up for about 2 years to dive in the tank with the whale sharks and it was worth every penny. Also if you don't mind taking the bus or have access to a car, Zoo Atlanta is really amazing. I would recommend going during the spring or fall in the morning to see the animals at their most active, you will most likely hear the lions roaring.
I didn't even realize Atlanta had a zoo until I already left, but I do eventually want to pass back through for Six Flags, so I'll try to include it then
Thoroughly enjoyed the video, just a nice review of an aquarium on my bucket list
Great video! I've covered a few aquariums myself, but I would love to come see this one. Thanks for sharing!
I've been to Aquariums throughout the U.S since I was a kid and the Georgia Aquarium is hands down the best I have ever been to. My fiancé and I were straight up hypnotized by the Ocean Voyager exhibit. I never thought anything would replace my beloved Ripley's of the Smokies (my childhood aquarium) but Georgia did it. Absolutely worth every penny and I hope to make a return.
Did the behind the scenes tour while their we saw their medic area for animals and during that time one of seals was in surgery. Pretty cool to witness first hand
Their behind the scenes tour is only $17 and I HIGHLY recommend it!
I didn't really look into it, but I assume I'll eventually go back and try to do something like that
I’ve been going to the GA aquarium yearly since it opened. I was in elementary school. Having been so many times, and having not visited many others, I often forget that it’s one of the biggest in the world.
It's the largest in the western hemisphere, but still notable for its size.
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We visited this aquarium out of curiosity after checking out World of Coca-Cola. It was definitely worth it and was in awe of the sheer size of the aquarium. I've never been in an aquarium that large and diverse, becoming one of the coolest places I have ever been.
Great job as always.
A few years back, I was part of a group that was going to go and scuba dive in the main tank. Unfortunately I didn’t get to go (turned out the group was “veterans only”) but this and Disney’s DiveQuest are still on my list.
I've been here a handful of times and it never gets old, its a great aquarium. Also good to hear other people finding the world of Coke weird, I did both of them in one day once, and the world of coke has to be the most bizarre attraction I've been to.
We love the AC/DC dolphin show😂😂
Love these videos, they always seem to line up with my families trips. We will be there at the end of October.
Man I LOVEA THE Georgia aquarium!
Those whale sharks are soo majestic
Went to a dragon con in Atlanta prior to the pandemic. I have recommended to families to go visit for a family vacation. Such a beautiful center city with lots of things to do and see. Great places to shop and eat. And I really loved riding on the MARTA 😊
As a Georgia native, now living in Missouri, who has visited that aquarium MANY times (I even had my high school prom there!), you definitely need to take a trip to Springfield, MO to visit the Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium! I think it’s even better than the GA Aquarium!
While personally I'd say the GA Aquarium is better, I'd definitely say the Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium is amazing and I highly recommend it too.
You need to tour the West coast aquariums: Monterey Bay, Newport Beach, Oregon Coast, Point Defiance, Seattle, and the like.
Had no idea about the connection between the Florida and Georgia aquariums but it makes sense! Both are the most unique and impressive aquariums I’ve ever been to, and I love their exhibit design. It just feels like they’ve put a lot of care, theming, and research into their exhibits! It really is incredible to see whale sharks and manta rays in person, photos just don’t do their size justice.
Love the aside about how small the gators are- I’ve literally walked past gators twice that size lmao so I feel you.
Side note: did you ever see the Deepo show at this aquarium? It was Home Depot’s sponsored Finding Nemo rip off show for kids. I’m not sure when the show ended since it looks like it wasn’t there when you went, but I saw it in 2012 and it was a trip. 😂
I didn't see anything like that, but it sounds interesting
The dolphin show used to be soooo much more cheesy, lol. When the aquarium was new, the show had a whole storyline about raising a sunken ship or something, and there was a guy with a light-up cape. It was so bad, but little kid me loved it.
Sounds awesome lol
I thought of your channel when I recently visited the Cleveland Zoo in Ohio. The theming was so on point, every area was designed and styled to fit the theme of the habitats of the animals found there. Highlights were a Rocky Mountain frontier cabin with animals like wolves, beavers and a bald eagle, and an entire Rainforest house with a waterfall and treehouse “research” station. These type of themed zoos/aquariums have always appealed to me just as much as theme parks and fit your channel well! I’d love to visit this aquarium now lol
I'll definitely have to try getting there eventually
I just visited the Georgia Aquarium about a week ago and I definitely find it to be the best Aquarium I’ve ever been to!!!
I just imagine that scene from Aquaman when Poseidon visits an aquarium 😂
You should visit the Botanical Gardens too next time you're in Atlanta. It's so beautiful
the main tank (ocean voyager?) is so huge, it's baffling to see in person. they have a display near the whale shark viewing zone showing how thick the acryllic is, its like over a foot deep iirc. really cool place, and you can see the quality of exhibits if you're familiar with aquatic animal keeping. :D
Went a few years ago and got to see the whale sharks during feeding time. Was amazing.
i went to the georgia aquarium with my best from bc we were visiting Georgia for Covington (where they filmed the vampire diaries) and the aquarium was easily my favorite part!
It's so nice seeing another aquarium that is well-made like this. As someone also overall used to SeaWorld and the Florida Aquarium when I do go to these kinds of thing, I was extremely disappointed when I went to these kinds Dallas World Aquarium this past summer. Most of the building doesn't even show aquatic life (talking like 60+%), instead showcasing a lot of terrestrial reptiles and frogs… so not much of an aquarium at all. The walkways are terribly small and congested, and most exhibits don't even tell you what animal is in it, instead expecting you to scan a QR code. A terribly unfortunate experience and not worth the $35. As for the Georgia Aquarium, I absolutely plan to come here next time I am in Atlanta.
excited to hear your thoughts on the world of coke, I have always found it such an intriguing place
Hello Poseidon,
Long time listener first time caller. I am excited to see you branch out to more entertainment offerings especially in my neck of the woods. I feel like there are tons of "themed experiences" that are not traditional theme parks. South of the Border rest stop, The Crab Shack restaurant in Savannah, different cave attractions in Tennessee, places like tiki bars etc etc. Those all come to mind but I must admit they might not make good content.
My favorite thing about your channel is when your videos have a "thesis" When you have a point to prove and your video dive into facts to back up your point. I suspect your World of Coca Cola video might have more cohesive point to make versus the aquarium video because you are right that place is a crazy propaganda machine. That film they force you to sit through is damn near offensive with how heavy handed it is in what feels like obvious mental programing.
I've started writing the script for it and yeah, that's definitely an element I'm emphasizing. Also, I've been to South of the Border a long time ago (interesting but I've heard there's not much left) and I went a bit out of my way for the Crab Shack when I was returning to Florida.
I did shark cage diving at the aquarium it was so cool
Whenever I eventually go back, I'll have to look into that
you should go to the bronx zoo next.
This is amusing to see as I just came back from Atlanta for ProgPower USA. Sadly the venue is a bit too far to walk to the aquarium. Though I plan to visit it before next year's show 🙂
This was incredible coverage, huge fan of aquatic life but haven’t been able to make my way to this aquarium yet
In a funny way I am reminded of maybe the opposite aquarium experience I had a long time ago. The US national aquarium used to be in the basement of the department of commerce building in washington DC, and it was the smallest and most unthemed exhibit I think I've ever been in. Basically the opposite of the Atlanta Aquarium lol.
I just looked into it, but I guess I'm not surprised to see it closed lol
Whale sharks and manta rays are on my bucket list of animals to see. Alongside moose, okapi, and giant pandas.
I've been swimming with wild whale sharks and they are amazing animals, and I always questioned the ethics of keeping them in captivity
To my knowledge, the ones in the Georgia Aquarium have been deemed non-releasable. I know they're kept in other aquariums around the world, likely just for the attraction, but at least there's a good reason for the Georgia Aquarium to have them.
Can you still swim with the whale shark ?
You can pet sturgeon at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago! I believe it's open all year round as well :)
Wow, the Georgia Aquarium? I haven't been here since it opened. I remember it being really hard to get into at the time. The ticket price was really steep and you had to make a reservation to get in. It's two things college students don't like. It was easier to get into the Coca-Cola museum, so I went there a lot. The aquarium was also absolutely packed when I went, so I don't remember anything you showed in the video, and it seems it has been updated since it opened. But, I do remember the big whale shark window being shocking.
That whole area was the site of the great pavilions during the '96 Olympics. That was an absolutely crazy party. Afterwards, the city wanted to bring more tourists to centennial park since they spent all that money, so they added Coca-Cola, and the aquarium to fill all that land back up and also to pair that up with the existing CNN Center and studio tour. I think CNN left, did they not? I used to have lunch there.
Absolutely loved this aquarium!
Honestly there was a real missed opportunity here to talk about the two shows they used to have here. They used to have a mascot that was a knockoff nemo and their dolphin show was some sort of disney style musical
This and the Chattanooga Aquarium are beautiful places. Which reminds me I'd love to see your takes on Chattanooga spots (Ruby Falls/Lookout Mountain) and Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area (all the Ripley's attractions, the Titanic Museum, Dollywood, etc.)
I do actually have a vague plan for a roadtrip with a bunch of videos in mind. Starting with Wild Adventures, covering Six Flags Over Georgia, spending a few days around Chatanooga for those attractions and heading to Dollywood and the surrounding attractions. I don't know when I'll find the time, but it might be feasible around May next year.
@@PoseidonEntertainment hope you have fun! You can do just about everything in Chattanooga in a weekend, but I suggest staying a week for Gatlinburg! It’s been 5 years, but my favorite places that might get overlooked are Ober Gatlinburg and a Rainforest discovery zoo in PF. For food, I suggest The Apple Barn (the one in Pigeon Forge is very pretty!!) and Log Cabin Pancake House :)
I went here during dragon*con and it was really cool to see bioshock cosplayers roaming the halls of this rapturous place.
Hihi! I can go look, but curious if you've done a video on Lowry park zoo? History and such?
Oh hey I was JUST here this past Saturday!
I was just there for the Animal Crossing collab! I’ve been to the GA aquarium a few years ago but forgot how breathtaking it can be esp Ocean Voyager. I’ll def be back in a few years.
"One of the sketchiest parks I've ever been to" That's just the entire city of Atlanta lol
I was lucky enough to visit this place once
personally I tend to go through the aquarium in the opposite direction that you did, starting with Tropical Diver and ending with Aquanaut Adventure 🙂↕️
Holy shit I’ve literally been here for my birthday before, it’s awesome seeing you make a video in my home state.
I visited the aquarium three years ago on a trip to Atlanta I also did Coca Cola and college football hall of fame the aquarium was huge and really impressive I had only ever
Been to the Florida aquarium before anyway seeing the whale
Sharks were pretty awesome and the dolphin show was pretty cool as well. Anyway if you ever
Go back to Atlanta I recommend the center for puppetry arts has a huge collection of Jim Henson puppets and the jimmy carter presidential library is really cool and interesting and six flags as well anyway great
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