Meet the animals at Georgia Aquarium

African Penguins

These cute penguins are known to hunt exclusively on marine species. Most importantly, they venture out from the shore to hunt. Sometimes even as far as 9-10 miles. After giving birth, African Penguin parents will feed their child for almost 3 months. 

• Size: African Penguins are 18-25 inches in height and weigh 6 to 7 lbs.
• Diet: They eat all kinds of Marine species. Most commonly, fish, crustaceans, squid, and polychaete (worms).
• Habitat: African Penguins are found in Namibia and nearby 24 islands.
• Fun fact: African penguins are monogamous and mate with the same partner till death.

Bottlenose Dolphin

Bottlenose Dolphins are usually charcoal or slate grey in color. These animals are highly intelligent and social creatures. They are known to produce a wide range of vocalizations like squeaks, moans, whistles, and trills, which they use to hunt and communicate effectively. 

• Size: An adult Bottlenose Dolphin can weigh between 485 – 595 lbs. and can be 7.2 – 8.9 feet in length.
• Diet: Dolphins do not chew. So, they usually eat only small fish, crustaceans, small rays, and sharks that they can swallow whole.
• Habitat: They are commonly found in bays, inlets, rivers, marshes, tidal creeks, and along open ocean beaches throughout the Atlantic region.
• Fun fact: They happen to be acrobats as they can flip (or “breach “) up to five meters out of the water! 

American Alligator

American Alligators are quite different from their crocodile cousins. They have a broader snout and a top jaw that overlaps the lower jaw. American Alligators practice parental care. The females protect the hatchlings for up to a year.

• Size: Adult male American alligators can reach up to 13-14.7 feet in length and females reach up to 9.8 feet. Their tail is about one-half the body length.
• Diet: They consume almost all types of aquatic and terrestrial prey that come within their hunting range, be it small fish, reptiles like turtles, mammals, birds, and even smaller alligators.
• Habitat: They are usually found in freshwater swamps, marshes, rivers, lakes, and even small bodies of water in Southeastern US states.
• Fun fact: They are also known to consume fruit. 

Ocean Voyager

Watch the aquarium’s largest exhibit, home to whale sharks, manta rays, and thousands of fish. See how these species navigate the massive habitat, interact with each other, and glide through the water.

Beluga Whales

Observe beluga whales as they communicate, swim, and explore their cold-water environment. Watch for social behaviors like playful interactions and belly rolls.

SHARKS! Predators of the Deep

Get an up-close view of powerful sharks, including sand tiger sharks and hammerheads, as they patrol their exhibit. Notice how they move, rest, and interact with their surroundings.

Jellies

See jellyfish drift and pulse through the water, moving with the currents in their specially designed habitat. Watch how their translucent bodies glow under changing lights.

Southern Sea Otters

Check in on sea otters as they dive, groom their fur, and play with floating enrichment toys. Watch them crack open shellfish and interact with their caretakers.

California Sea Lions

Watch California sea lions swim, bask, and engage in social behaviors. Listen closely—you might even hear them vocalizing with their distinctive barks.

Indo-Pacific Barrier Reef

Explore a vibrant reef ecosystem teeming with colorful fish and coral species. Notice how different species dart between corals, mimic their surroundings, and coexist in this bustling habitat.

African Penguins

See African penguins waddle, swim, and interact in their colony. Look for their social behaviors, like preening each other’s feathers and vocalizing.

Underwater Puffins

Watch puffins dive and swim beneath the surface, propelling themselves through the water using their wings. Catch their underwater movements and see how they fly in the air.