Swim with Gentle Giants at the Georgia Aquarium
omg, swim with the whale sharks?!
ATLANTA (Feb. 12, 2008) - Georgia Aquarium announced today that guests
can now swim or SCUBA dive with the world's largest fish, the whale
shark, in the world's largest exhibit (Ocean Voyager) at the world's
largest aquarium. Swim with Gentle Giants is a new immersion program at
the Aquarium that introduces participants to the Aquarium's whale shark
conservation program and gives them the amazing and rare opportunity to
swim or dive with whale sharks and thousands of fish including zebra
sharks, sawfish, bowmouth guitarfish and schools of tarpon, cownose rays
and more. Georgia Aquarium is also the only place in the world where
participants are guaranteed to encounter the magnificent whale shark.
In addition to a 30-minute guided exploration of Ocean Voyager and
access to behind the scenes areas, guests also receive admission to the
Aquarium, all equipment provided, log book, certificate of
participation, t-shirt and souvenir photo. No experience or
certification is necessary for the swim program, and participants in the
SCUBA dive program must provide certification from a nationally or
internationally recognized organization and photo identification. The
program is open to all guests age 12 and older. Participants under age
18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Participants may SCUBA dive daily at 3 p.m. or swim at 4:30 p.m. Swim
with Gentle Giants registration opens today with the first slots
available June 8 for Annual Pass members and July 1 for everyone. The
cost for the swim program is $190 and the dive program is $290, and
Annual Pass members receive a 10% discount. In addition to program
discounts, Annual Pass members receive great benefits and family
adventures that last for a year. Join Today!
Too bad about that $190/290 (swim/SCUBA) fee though.... |D 10% discount for me (volunteer), but that's what...$20? Whoo, only $170, LOL. @___@;
Kinda sucks that it costs that much though. It means only the brats with deep pockets on their parents get to do it, not the ones who are truly passionate for these creatures. Not saying that there aren't rich kids who share that same passion. I just wish it costed less, and substituted extensive training on swimming with these guys instead.
PS. seeing spiderwick chronicles today! omgsoexcited. ♥
ATLANTA (Feb. 12, 2008) - Georgia Aquarium announced today that guests
can now swim or SCUBA dive with the world's largest fish, the whale
shark, in the world's largest exhibit (Ocean Voyager) at the world's
largest aquarium. Swim with Gentle Giants is a new immersion program at
the Aquarium that introduces participants to the Aquarium's whale shark
conservation program and gives them the amazing and rare opportunity to
swim or dive with whale sharks and thousands of fish including zebra
sharks, sawfish, bowmouth guitarfish and schools of tarpon, cownose rays
and more. Georgia Aquarium is also the only place in the world where
participants are guaranteed to encounter the magnificent whale shark.
In addition to a 30-minute guided exploration of Ocean Voyager and
access to behind the scenes areas, guests also receive admission to the
Aquarium, all equipment provided, log book, certificate of
participation, t-shirt and souvenir photo. No experience or
certification is necessary for the swim program, and participants in the
SCUBA dive program must provide certification from a nationally or
internationally recognized organization and photo identification. The
program is open to all guests age 12 and older. Participants under age
18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Participants may SCUBA dive daily at 3 p.m. or swim at 4:30 p.m. Swim
with Gentle Giants registration opens today with the first slots
available June 8 for Annual Pass members and July 1 for everyone. The
cost for the swim program is $190 and the dive program is $290, and
Annual Pass members receive a 10% discount. In addition to program
discounts, Annual Pass members receive great benefits and family
adventures that last for a year. Join Today!
Too bad about that $190/290 (swim/SCUBA) fee though.... |D 10% discount for me (volunteer), but that's what...$20? Whoo, only $170, LOL. @___@;
Kinda sucks that it costs that much though. It means only the brats with deep pockets on their parents get to do it, not the ones who are truly passionate for these creatures. Not saying that there aren't rich kids who share that same passion. I just wish it costed less, and substituted extensive training on swimming with these guys instead.
PS. seeing spiderwick chronicles today! omgsoexcited. ♥