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Under $25A science and history museum with a planetarium and a regional archives in downtown Albany, Georgia.

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An aquarium on the banks of the Flint River in Albany, Georgia, known for its large spring-fed Blue Hole exhibit and many fish and reptile species.
Albany, GA
The Flint RiverQuarium sits beside the Flint River in Albany, Georgia. Its main attraction is the Blue Hole Spring exhibit, a large tank kept at a steady cool temperature to mirror natural spring conditions. Visitors can also see freshwater and marine species, turtles, alligators, cichlids in the World of Water area, and birds in the Cypress Creek Aviary. Staff run weekend programming such as aviary feedings, dive shows, and animal talks, and the site offers family programs, camps, and school field trips.
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