Immersive and educational exhibits at Georgia Aquarium provide students with one-of-a-kind STEM learning opportunities
Georgia Aquarium is one of the top centers for aquatic science and conservation, working alongside many conservation agencies to provide knowledge, experience, and capacity to save wildlife. The Aquarium’s desire to protect wildlife goes beyond our work in research and conservation and extends to educating the next generation about our world’s oceans.
At Georgia Aquarium, we provide learning opportunities that are standards-based and student-centered, with an emphasis on conservation. We aim to build strong connections between students and nature and hope that students leave with a deeper understanding of and appreciation for our world’s marine environments. Education is a crucial part of our mission at Georgia Aquarium, and as a Cognia STEM Certified Attraction, we provide STEAM-based learning programs that are based on state and national standards.
Georgia Aquarium invites you to partner with us to invest in science education for your students by participating in one of our three program options for education groups: General Admission, Instructor-Led, or Virtual programs.
Self-Guided Exploration at Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium’s General Admission program gives classes the opportunity to explore our many diverse habitats and species on their own time. In this self-guided experience, educators can tailor their time in the Aquarium to their individual lesson plans and class goals. All tickets include admission, all available presentations, and all available animal galleries.
Instructor-Led Programs for Students
For a more in-depth experience, Georgia Aquarium provides an Instructor-Led program that delivers engaging, focused learning opportunities where students can ask questions, collaborate, and problem-solve with the guidance of our Georgia Aquarium Educators. Programs are aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and include a grade-specific, downloadable Teacher Guide with pre- and post-visit activities. Before and after the program, groups will have the remainder of their time to enjoy the various galleries and presentations at the Aquarium.
Former participants have shared how memorable a day it was for their students. “Our students said it was the best field trip they have ever been on!” shared one educator, whereas another shared, “We enjoyed our visit, learning new things and enjoying them together… We had a wonderful time and would recommend this to anyone visiting Atlanta.” The recent addition of our new kids-centered, interactive gallery Explorers Cove, and our updated education and conservation-focused dolphin presentation equips students with a wide range of educational experiences and ocean knowledge.
Georgia Aquarium Virtual Experience
If your class is not able to make it in person, Georgia Aquarium is excited to offer educators a chance to explore the aquarium from inside their classroom or virtually at home. With multiple lesson plans to choose from in each grade level, dive in with your students for an educational and fun virtual experience!
