Farnau said losing the 4D theater wasn’t an easy decision, but based on customer feedback, live animals trumped filmed animals. And the venue needed an improved eatery.

The theater is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day the aquarium is open. For more information, go to the Downtown Aquarium website. Follow @WestwordCulture ...

For the Georgia Aquarium’s Sea Lion Exhibit, contractors first demolished and removed an existing three-story concrete exhibit structure, selectively demolishing mechanical systems and cast-in ...

Trainers will interact with the sea lions, showing off their cute behaviors. The Aquarium also will debut a new dolphin presentation and renovated 4D theater.