The worlds largest aquarium is located in Atlanta, Georgia.

It houses more than 120,000 animals, representing 500 species in 8.5 million gallons of water.

Additional $40 million came in as corporate donations.

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The land was donated by theCoca Cola Company.

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The Georgia Aquarium has five separate galleries arranged around a central atrium.

They are Georgia Explorer, Tropical Diver, Ocean Voyager, Cold-Water Quest and River Scout.

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Building and running such a huge complex is no easy task.

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