ATLANTA, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Aquarium is diving into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) World Passport program for Give Kids The World Village. After hosting more than three million guests so far this year, on Saturday, November 18 at 9:30 a.m. the aquarium will welcome its first World Passport family. Thousands of wish families from all over the world visit Give Kids The World Village each year for a once-in-a-lifetime all-inclusive, cost-free Central Florida vacation. But the magic continues for a full year after this initial wish is fulfilled, thanks to the World Passport, which offers one day of admission to any participating IAAPA member recreational facility worldwide for wish children and their families.
Give Kids The World President Pam Landwirth said, "By supporting this program, the Georgia Aquarium is inspiring hope and creating lasting memories for these special children and their families, even after their return to doctor visits and medical treatments."
Joining Landwirth in welcoming the first World Passport family will be Jeff Swanagan, executive director of the Georgia Aquarium, and IAAPA President Charlie Bray.
"Give Kids The World and the Georgia Aquarium are all about giving families quality time together," said Swanagan. "We are proud to join the IAAPA World Passport Program and to continue to give back to the community that has shown overwhelming support for the Aquarium."
The announcement comes as IAAPA hosts IAAPA Attractions Expo 2006 in Atlanta and celebrates the 10th anniversary of the World Passport program.
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IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities worldwide. The organization represents more than 4,500 facility, supplier, and individual members from more than 90 countries. IAAPA strives to help members improve their efficiency, marketing, safety, and profitability while maintaining the highest possible professional standards in the industry.
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