Georgia Aquarium recognizes that not everyone has the resources to experience the Aquarium. To meet the needs of those who are unable to visit under normal circumstances, the Aquarium is proud to offer Sponsored Education Admissions (SEA) and Fish Wish, which provide free or discounted admission to certain groups and individualswho would not otherwise be able to . It is imperative to the Aquarium to not only contribute to Atlanta economically, but that it is also a community neighbor, with financial support from many individuals, corporations and foundations. These programs allow the Aquarium to accomplish Bernie Marcus’ goal of ensuring that all persons in Georgia have access to the Aquarium.
SEA Program
The Academy of Learning
Featured Class
The Academy of Learning was able to take a group of their students to the Aquarium through the Sponsored Education Admissions program. The children were thrilled to visit the Aquarium and were fascinated by the unique creatures they encountered. M.J. Kent-Dorrat, director of the Academy of Learning, said, “it was an honor to be a part of the Sponsored Education Admissions program. Without the generosity of [Georgia Aquarium] this visit would not have been possible for our students.”
About SEA
Georgia Aquarium’s Sponsored Education Admissions (SEA) program provides free or discounted admission to Title 1 schools (K-12) and nonprofit groups who would not otherwise be able to experience its marvel. The Georgia Aquarium provides an exciting educational experience for students in grades K-12. Through a $10 donation, a child without the resources could be inspired to be a marine biologist or for $250 an entire classroom of children can visit the Aquarium on a Georgia Performance Standard field trip. The SEA program helps to ensure that diverse audiences, regardless of their economic status, have an opportunity to participate in these educational experiences.
Fish Wish Program
The Landon Family
Featured Family
In May 2008, Menachem Landon and his family received a rare chance to enjoy themselves together for their Fish Wish at the Aquarium. Twenty-two month old Menachem suffers from Neuroblastoma, a cancer that only strikes children under five. Click here to watch his Fish Wish unfold on 11Alive.
About Fish Wish
Fish Wish was created by Georgia Aquarium, in association with WXIA and Children’s Health Care of Atlanta, to fulfill the wishes of children with life-threatening or life-changing illnesses and create family bonding experiences at Georgia Aquarium. For every $50 donated, a child’s wish can be fulfilled to spend time with their family, forget their medial problems and be a kid again at the Aquarium. Annually, the Aquarium donates approximately 250 sponsored admission tickets to patients and families at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Wishes Fulfilled
James Brown, April 2008
Heather Kington, March 2008
Carson Hanley, February 2008
Claire, Aiden and Duncan Graham,
January 2008
Alex Rampenthal, December 2007
Sallie Waldrop, December 2007
Ryan Lewis, November 2007
Adrianna Hawkins, October 2007
Kyle Pornsopone, August 2007
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