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Vets OK Sea Turtle Dylan for Release into Wild

Vets OK Sea Turtle Dylan for Release into Wild

Weighing 150 pounds and strong enough to require five men to wrestle her out of her saltwater tank, Dylan the sea turtle is ready to be set free after nine years in captivity.


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Creatures of the deep
Click on the images below to find out more exciting information about these mysterious creatures of the deep at the Georgia Aquarium.
Beluga Whale
Beluga
Whale
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead
Shark
Whale Shark
Whale
Shark
Penguin
Penguin
Octopus
Octopus
Jellies
Jellies
Taiwan
Fish (from)
Taiwan
Sawfish
Sawfish

Fun Facts
   Opened November 23, 2005

   Approximately 550,000 square feet of land

   Estimated 8 million gallons of fresh and salt water

   25% of the public floor space oriented to pure education

   Special events space to accommodate 1,200 for sit-down dinners

   Plaza space will serve 350 to 500 people for event luncheons

   Facility accommodates 5,000 visitors for receptions

   Attracted 3.6 million visitors in the first year

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