Whale sharks just don't belong in an aquarium and the deaths of the two of their males is evidence that there seems to be an issue with space limitations and overall care but we know the charismatic mega-vertabrates seem to be what the public enjoys. ![]() That place focused on what people wanted to see, the life living in their ponds, rivers, and lakes within the region. just travel 90 minutes north to Chattanooga and go to the Tennessee Aquarium. If you really want to see the one of the best if not the best aquarium in the U.S. Overall it's over-priced and underwhelming but what's good for the masses is what seems to take role. I enjoyed the much smaller Birch Aquarium and learned much more there than I have at the Georgia Aquarium. I'm more interested in what I can learn and experience rather than the big "wow" factor. Being the largest aquarium does not equate to being the best. ![]() Gimmicks to attract support have never held well with zoo/aquarium employees and I can guarantee that they do not agree with this campaign. I will commend them for deciding to move their sea lions out to another facility with more space but I definitely am against allowing visitors from the general public to "swim" with whale sharks. I would really have liked more information on each species. ![]() While I understand the need to keep things simple for most of the masses I would imagine if they were polled they would like to get much more information than the typical third grade level graphics provided. As a former Zoo Atlanta employee (I worked in the field of herpetology), I have different insight as to what I expect from a zoo or aquarium.
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