Georgia Aquarium announces reopening date, new safety protocols

All guests are strongly encouraged to wear masks or face coverings and masks will be provided at the front gate.

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Here is a look at the other safety protocols the aquarium will put into place. The aquarium’s full plan can be found here.

• Limiting the number of guests allowed in the building at a time.
• Capacity will be restricted to a number lower than the CDC recommendation for occupancy and will allow guests to visit the Aquarium while staying an appropriate distance from other guests.
• Guests will require a timed ticket, with three separate time blocks each day: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
• The aquarium will be cleaned, and all guest areas sanitized before and after each time block with hospital grade disinfectant.
• High contact areas of the Aquarium, such as railings, elevator buttons, etc., will be covered in a copper-infused film that reduces the transmission of viruses.
• Throughout the day, staff will continue to clean high touch areas.
• Social distancing is required during your visit; wall and floor signs have been placed throughout the Aquarium and on exhibits with guidance on where to stand and separate groups.
• Upon purchasing a ticket, guests will receive direction to one of two entrances, Orange or Green: signs will direct guests to their designated entrance.
• All team members and guests will go through a contactless temperature scan prior to entering the building.
• Any person exhibiting a fever (temperature of 100.4° or higher) will be rescheduled to visit another day.
• All Georgia Aquarium team members are required to wear a facial covering and we encourage all guests to wear one as well. Masks will be available at our gates for those who might need one.