Liam's Georgia Aquarium Adventure!

 

Thanks for letting me pet you little stingray!

So.

Cool.

 Belugas.

This was one of Liam's favorite exhibitions.

The whale shark was gigantically amazing!

Checking out some frogs

I'm coming for you Jennnnayyyyyy.....

Pucker  up

Hangin' with some Dolphins 

Wicked looking Jellies

All tuckered out :)

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A few weeks ago Liam, Jenny and I got the opportunity to visit the Georgia Aquarium, for free!

Here is why:

Dear parents –

Georgia Aquarium invites you to participate in a very special event just for families like yours.  We know that visiting the aquarium can sometimes be a difficult task, with the large crowds, music and lights.  But Georgia Aquarium should be for everyone to enjoy.  That’s why we’d like to invite you to visit us, before hours, on Sunday, April 28^th, Autism Speaks Day.

On this day, we will open the aquarium two hours early for your family to enjoy smaller crowds, lower lights & music, and special events – with free admission for up to four members of your family.  We are limiting the number of free admissions to ensure a smaller crowd, so please register soon, as this will be based on a first come, first served basis.  Please be sure that you can attend Georgia Aquarium on Sunday, April 28^th from 8-10am before you register. 

Pre-registered families of four which include a child on the Autism Spectrum will also enjoy special lectures about dolphins, sea otters, Asian otters and beluga whales.  There will even be the opportunity to meet and get a photo taken with the star of AT&T Dolphin Tales, the StarSpinner himself!  If you have more than four family members attending during the 8-10am hours, those additional members of your party are invited to purchase a discounted ticket at just $19.95 at the ticket counter. 

In addition to these exclusive benefits, we will reserve a special section of our Oceans Ballroom for activities and special animal encounters. This area will also serve as a quiet space for your family to enjoy all day long, if and when you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the aquarium after we are open to the public.

After 10am, when the aquarium opens to the public, some special events will continue, however the offer of free admission is only available to pre-registered guests prior to 10am.

To register, please email ####with the following information by April 19, 2013:

SUBJECT LINE: AUTISM SPEAKS DAY

Name:
Number of guests in your party (up to 4):
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Zip Code:
Referring Organization (choose 1):  Georgia Aquarium, Marcus Autism Center OR Autism Speaks

Thank you and we look forward to hosting your family on Autism Speaks Day!

Best fishes,

Georgia Aquarium Staff

Liam's favorites where the Beluga whales, the Tropical fish and the Dolphins.

Jenny loved the tunnel, the belugas, the dolphins and the big fish in the entryway and the penguins.

I loved the belugas, the whale sharks , the sea otters (even though they totally smelled like wet dog lol), the stingrays (where you can go over the tank and touch them, so cool), the tunnel and the dolphins.

Everyone there was incredible and the turnout was huge! 

I was nice to look around and see so many happy families. :)

A big Thank You to our friend Kristen giving us the heads up, and to Autism Speaks and the Georgia Aquarium for holding the event.

We had an awesome adventure!

Love and light, A