Georgia Aquarium - Atlanta

Richard was off the first week of the year. We didn't have any big plans, but we did go to the GA Aquarium in Atlanta on Saturday, the 6th. It is the world's largest Aquarium. We had been wanting to go ever since they opened a year or so ago, but you had to make reservations way in advance to get tickets. It was very crowded and the people got on my nerves a bit. (I'm not big on crowds in small constrained areas. I guess it's a phobia I have!)
It was a great day to go. The weather was perfect. Andrew came along with us. A little info to anyone that may go. When you turn onto Baker Street, before you pass the Centennial Olympic Park, park in the parking deck on the left. It's only $5 (instead of $10 at the Aquarium). And they are probably the same walking distance away from the Aquarium.
Anyway, enjoy the pictures!

~~~~Cailey excited to see the Fishies!

In the "River Scout" section.

There were aquariums as ceilings too!

Leafy Seadragon~~~~Moon Jellyfish


"The Coral Kingdom"



Cailey & Andrew checking out the seals.


The Penguins, seals, & Otters were some of my favorites! They were all so entertaining & busy! Usually at zoos they hardly do anything, but these guys were seriously putting on a show!


The Beluga Whales~~~These guys are awesome!!!

The center of the Aquarium.

Whale Sharks!! The World's Largest Fish! We were in the Acrylic tunnel.




"Come here fishy" ~~~Cailey said this fishy was sad. He was right beside the glass.

How they got 4 whale sharks to Atlanta was pretty amazing. UPS shipped these via there 747 from Taiwan. It was there largest animal shipment. Took over 30 hrs to transport. The tank is made to hold 6 full grown whale sharks. Full grown they are 60 feet long. The 4 they have now are young and are 20 ft long. ~~~~~2nd picture is of the Goliath Grouper!

When we finally were finished, we walked to Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta & had lunch. It was only about 4 blocks from the parking deck. It had been awhile since I had been to a Hard Rock so I enjoyed it. And this was Cailey's first time at a Hard Rock Cafe! She fit right in!!

Andrew & Cailey being silly! ~~~~ Cailey dipping her entire fries in Ranch dressing.

One Tired, tired, teddy bear!!! When we got home, she talked about the "Fishy Kitty Cats!" (Cat Fish!)