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Flint RiverQuarium

📍 Albany, GA

★4.4(1,374 Google reviews)

Flint RiverQuarium in Albany, GA houses 160+ species and 1,300+ animals including a rare albino alligator named Moonshine and a 126-lb snapping turtle. The Blue Hole Spring centerpiece holds 175,000 gallons.

✓ aquarium✓ albino alligator✓ dive shows✓ preschool programming✓ Blue Hole exhibit✓ weekend events

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with kids aged 3-10 who are drawn to live animals and aquatic life. The Tadpole Time program is purpose-built for preschoolers and runs the second Friday of each month. Weekend dive shows and feeding sessions add real programming value beyond self-guided viewing.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Tadpole Time runs the second Friday of each month - free with admission for members
⏰Weekend dive shows and aviary feedings are posted on the aquarium's Facebook page every Thursday
đŸŽŸī¸Look for Moonshine the albino alligator in the Spring Run Creek exhibit
🚗Arrive on weekends to catch live programming rather than self-guided viewing alone

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

1,374 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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Kayla Leisure

5 months ago

★★★★★

“Very small needs a bit of care but it was nice the bird there was huge”

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Melvin Moore

5 months ago

★★★★★

“I really hate to give a place a bad rating but this place is depressing whoever oversees it are controls it needs to put a little bit of money into the place The exhibits are tired and the place could use a little bit of love”

đŸ’Ŧ What parents mention

Unique animal residentsWeekend programmingFacility conditionPreschool Tadpole Time

Overview

The Flint RiverQuarium centers on a 175,000-gallon Blue Hole Spring exhibit with an 8-inch-thick viewing window, kept at a constant 68°F to match natural conditions. Weekend education staff run aviary feedings, dive shows, tank talks, and animal chats. Monthly Tadpole Time events pair preschoolers and parents with story time, crafts, and animal encounters - included with admission. Star residents include Moonshine the albino alligator and Big Al, a 126-lb snapping turtle.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00-17:00
Tuesday10:00-17:00
Wednesday10:00-17:00
Thursday10:00-17:00
Friday10:00-17:00
Saturday10:00-17:00
Sunday10:00-17:00
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