Atlanta

The Belugas are Back at The Georgia Aquarium

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

The playful Beluga whales twist their rubbery white skin with ease as the massive mammal glides effortlessly through the large tank. Performing acrobatic maneuvers while passing in front of the crowd, claps can be heard from the onlookers. I sit mesmerized as the mammals performed their intricate maneuvers.
Part of the Cold Water Exhibit at [...]

Planet shark: Predator or Prey at The Georgia Aquarium

Monday, November 16th, 2009

The entrance of Planet Shark is through massive jaws open wide to a cavernous mouth lined with large triangular teeth. As I stare into the abyss forming the opening of this threatening prehistoric creature, I can’t help but imagine the plight of a small seal wondering into the predator’s lair.
Entering a dark exhibit hall, [...]

Planet Shark: Predator or Prey opens October 3, 2009 at Georgia Aquarium

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Simply saying “Shark” Conjures up emotions varying from awe to primal fear of these amazing prehistoric creatures. For those of us who have a profound interest in the seas most feared and respected predators, the shark, there is a new exhibit opening at the Georgia Aquarium October 3, 2009 which I anticipate with be [...]

World’s Largest Aquarium: Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Two large lines snaked outside the most visited attractions in Atlanta, Georgia.  One line for the Coke-a-Cola Museum and the other for one of the most amazing aquariums in the world.  Small children running with toys resembling friendly sharks, parents yelling for their little ones to watch that their ice cream cone does not fall, [...]

Have a Coke and A Smile: The Coca-Cola Museum, Atlanta, Georgia.

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

The large polar bear with a long red and white scarf lumbered into the atrium. Children of all ages ran up to have their picture taken with this Coca-Cola Icon. Because of his large smile and the happy bounce in his step, many visitors wanted to give him a hug.

The Coke museum is [...]