It looks more and more like an ark everyday. In fact, the transformation from broken ground in May of 2003 to completed Georgia Aquarium is just a few weeks away. On November 23, downtown Atlanta's latest attraction will open its doors to the public. Located just across the street from Centennial Olympic Park, the Aquarium has a lot to boast about.

The Georgia Aquarium will have between 100,000 to 120,000 fish, approximately twice the amount originally reported by Aquarium officials. These fish will represent over 500 different species. With names like batfish, sea goblin and bowmouth guitarfish, the assortment is sure to be fascinating. In June, a special delivery was made from Taiwan in the form of two whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean. The Georgia Aquarium will be the first outside of Asia to have a whale shark on display.

The 460,000 square foot facility will be the largest aquarium in the United States and one of the largest in the world. With over 5 million gallons of marine and fresh water, the Georgia Aquarium aims to be an entertaining, educational and scientific institution as well as a world leader in promoting efforts to conserve aquatic wildlife.

The Georgia Aquarium will be a great complement to the hospitality community in Atlanta as well as a great destination for conventioneers, visitors and residents alike. For more information please visit www.georgiaaquarium.org.