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Veterinary medicine remains one of the least diverse professions in the United States. Because of this, Georgia Aquarium has partnered with the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Office of Inclusion and Diversity. Their goal is to prepare future veterinarians, by gaining hands-on experience in both small and large animal medicine, while fostering a well-rounded and culturally enriched veterinary profession.

Follow along Dr. Greg Scott, as he introduces these future veterinarians … Continue

Welcome to the enchanting world of penguin parenthood as we capture an extraordinary moment: the hatching of a precious penguin chick! Join us on this heartwarming journey as we witness what it’s like to be a trainer during our annual nesting season. Who knew how quickly a penguin chick develops from hatching, to its first swim?!

As part of Georgia Aquarium’s mission to rescue and rehabilitate marine life, we have been able to assist in the treatment of stranded sea lion pups along the coast of California. These sea lions are part of California’s unusual mortality event (UME), due to the deadly toxin, domoic acid. Domoic acid is produced during certain harmful algal bloom events by a type of algae called Pseudo-nitzschia australis. This neurotoxin accumulates in small fish, like sardines and anchovies, which are then eaten by marine mammals like sea lions in large quantities.… Continue