Georgia Aquarium deals, discounts, free admission days

Take advantage of Military Mondays at the GA Aquarium — with free admission for active and retired military.

Remember, full-price for a same-day ticket is $64.99 for both adults and children.
Kids two and under are FREE.

Advance purchase savings

Save up to $25 when you purchase your ticket online at least one day in advance, for a non-peak day and time.
And it’s so simple! Why wouldn’t you want to buy in advance and save five bucks? NOTE that sales tax is added to this amount.

Currently, advance purchase prices range from $39.99 to 52.99, depending on the day of the week.
Plan your visit in advance to get the best price.

The Groupon Deal – save 15%, with no fees

The current Groupon deal is for aquarium ticket for $48.99, which is about a 15% savings. But remember, Groupon does NOT add sales tax or any fees to your ticket — so that’s the final price.

You’ll have to choose a date and entry time on Groupon when you purchase tickets.
The offer is good through December 31, 2023.
The Aquarium will raise prices starting January 1st, and we’ll update if a new Groupon deal is offered then.

NOTE: You can get up to 8% cashback from Rakuten (formerly Ebates) if you sign up and start a shopping session before you purchase your Groupon. You get the money at the end of each quarter and can have it sent to you via check or PayPal.

$25 admission after 5 p.m.

For a limited time this summer, there are big savings when you visit in the evening. Get weekday tickets for just $25 (plus tax and fees) when you plan ahead and buy online.
The offer ends on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

To take advantage of the deal, go to the website to buy ticket, and select an entry time between 5 and 8 p.m. The aquarium stays open till 9 p.m.
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Get a yearly pass for the price of one admission

UPDATE: From May 2 to 11, 2025, you can save $10 on the Aqua Pass, which is valid then for the rest of 2025.

This is one of the best deals offered by the Georgia Aquarium — an Aqua Pass that offers max savings to frequent visitors.
This is how it works:
For just $64.99 (plus tax), you’ll get a pass that gives you FREE admission for the rest of 2024 plus all of 2025.

Things to know:
This offer is no longer limited to Georgia residents only — it is open to everyone.

Reservations are required for each visit (make them online).

The offer doesn’t include parking or admission to special events.

Your spot is not guaranteed, so make your reservation well in advance.

You’ll be asked to show an ID along with your pass when you visit.
Buy the Aqua pass here

Note that certain popular visit dates are blacked out — meaning, you can NOT uses your pass for free admission on those dates. Click here for blackout dates.

Save with a membership package

If you like to visit the Georgia Aquarium multiple times a year, it only makes sense to purchase a membership. The Individual plan is just $90, which means it more than pays for itself on your second visit. A Family membership is $ for four people, and comes with two free guest tickets.

The aRes Travel discount package

Get an aquarium admission deal and special perks through aRes Travel, an online booking and ticketing platform.
This is a tourist-friendly deal.

For the discounted price of $48 (plus a $2 convenience fee), you get a general admission ticket that allows to visit again the next day for free. This deal is a great bargain for those who want to explore the aquarium over a two-day period.

The military discount & free admission days

To get the discount online, you’ll have to either verify your military credentials through ID.me OR buy tickets at the aquarium box office and present a military ID in person.

The discount applies to advance purchases only, and brings the price down to $37.99 plus tax.
Get more info here

There are also a few FREE admission days for veterans and active military. On these days, the family members in your group get 30% OFF regular price.

2025 FREE military days
• Saturday, May 17th — Armed Forces Day
• Monday, May 26th — Memorial Day
We expect more dates will be added, so stay tuned!

And, all military can receive 20% off a membership package as well, including individual and family memberships.

The Happy Birthday free admission deal

You’ll have a whale of a good time on your birthday, because your aquarium admission is FREE.

Just swing by the aquarium ticket counter on your actual birthday, with a valid ID or copy of your birth certificate. You’ll get full access to all aquarium galleries and shows.

This offer is limited to Georgia residents.
See the deal online

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Atlanta CityPASS discounts

If you’re planning to visit multiple attractions in Atlanta, take advantage of the Atlanta CityPASS to save about 46% on admission to five Atlanta-area attractions.

The Atlanta CityPASS covers admission to The Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, the Inside CNN Studio Tour, Zoo Atlanta OR the Center for Civil & Human Rights, and Fernbank Museum of Natural History OR the College Football Hall of Fame.

It’s valid for nine days, and if you plan it right, you’ll have two full weekends + the weekdays in between to get to all of the attractions.
Get the CityPASS

Limited time CertifiKids deal

This deal lets you buy vouchers for $41.39 — final price, with no tax or fees added at checkout.
After you purchase your voucher, you’ll need to go to the aquarium website and reserve your entrance time.
Get the deal thru CertifiKids

Cyber Monday FLASH SALE

Get 50% off tickets — starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 and running for 24 hours.

Limit of 6 tickets per customer.
Note that there are blackout dates on this sale.

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Fall Bounce Pass offer

This offer has expired.
We’ll update when it is offered again.

Updated on 10-12-23
For the price of a single-day admission ticket (at full price), you can buy a Fall Bounce Pass and get unlimited visits to the Aquarium for the remainder of 2023.

The Fall Bounce Pass is $47.99 (plus tax) and gives you access to every part of the Aquarium, including the Sharks gallery and the Sea Lion and Dolphin presentations.

It also gives you access to seasonal fun, including:
* Haunted Seas — enjoy Halloween-themed Sea Lion & Dolphin shows, a spooky decorated Atrium, and trick-or-treating on weekends in October.
* Holidays at the GA Aquarium — come for daily tree lighting events plus photos with Santa.

You must buy the pass online prior to October 31, 2023.
It becomes valid on the same day you purchase it.

Once you buy the Pass, remember that you’ll still have to book a timed reservation online for the days you wish to visit. You’ll have to create an account at georgiaaquarium.org, so you can use your account to reserve an entry pass for your chosen date. You may also need to reserve a seat at the Dolphin & Sea Lion shows.

You can visit as often as you like, but you have to follow the reservation process each time.

Each person in your party must have a pass (or a daily admission ticket).

Keep in mind you’ll still have to pay for parking on each visit.
You can buy a $20 parking pass on the Aquarium website — OR you can ride MARTA to the Aquarium.
We have MARTA info below in the Getting There section.

Note that there are blackout dates on the Pass — these are November 24-25, and December 26-30.

Anyone can buy the pass.
It is NOT limited to GA residents this time around.

The fine print on the deal:
Passes are valid until December 31, 2023. Does not include admission to select special events, parking, or discounts on food, merchandise, or other items. Passes must be purchased online only. Limited-time offer, while supplies last. Not valid with other discounts or special offers. Blackout dates are November 24–25 and December 26–30.

Getting there and parking

If you’re relying on GPS to get there, use the following street address for a direct route to Georgia Aquarium parking: 357 Luckie Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30313. You enter the aquarium from the 2nd floor of the parking garage.

MARTA is an option. There are two rail stations nearby, and each one is about a 12-13 minute walk away from the aquarium.

From the Blue/Green line: Exit at the Dome/GWCC/Phillips Arena/CNN Station
From the Gold/Red line: Exit at Peachtree Center Station

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