ANIMAL PLANET'S "THE AQUARIUIM" SEASON TWO PREMIERES SUNDAY, FEB. 9 AT 8PM ET/PT

THE AQUARIUM, which documents life behind-the-scenes of Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium and the vital role it plays in aquatic conservation around the world, returns to Animal Planet for a second season, beginning Sunday, Feb. 9 at 8PM ET/PT.

The series sheds light on the underwater life of fascinating fish, marine mammals and aquatic birds who call the aquarium's 10 million gallons of water home. Each episode features unique relationships between Aquarium residents and the passionate people dedicated to their care. A staff of aquarists, biologists and veterinarians work with tens of thousands of animals, both familiar and rare - from piranhas and puffins, to sea turtles and sea dragons.

This season, THE AQUARIUM follows the stories of a sneaky moray eel moving from one habitat to another, a giant sea turtle named Tank who needs to learn healthier eating habits, and the adventures of baby fantail rays Bacon and Tomato, as they adjust to life in the massive Ocean Voyager exhibit. Viewers also catch up with rescued baby sea otter Gibson, as he learns to become a more independent pup. And this season, the adventures continue off the coast of Florida, as camera crews follow Georgia Aquarium biologists under the nighttime waves, to film a rare and wondrous event few have ever witnessed: the spawning of critically endangered corals.

Animal Planet will offer sneak peeks from each episode of THE AQUARIUM via social platforms that include Twitter and Facebook. Additionally, individual profiles of different animals will be featured throughout the season and weekly Instagram stories will preview upcoming episodes. THE AQUARIUM Season One can be seen in its entirety by U.S. audiences on the Animal Planet GO app.

THE AQUARIUM was Animal Planet's highest-rated freshmen series in 2019 among Adults 25-54*, in addition to the second highest-rated freshmen series in two years, behind only Crikey! It's the Irwins (2018-2019).

THE AQUARIUM is produced for Animal Planet by Left/Right, a Red Arrow Studios company, and Copper Pot Pictures. Banks Tarver, Ken Druckerman, Anneka Jones and Michael LaHaie are the executive producers; Jessie Findlay is co-executive producer for Left/Right. David LaMattina and Chad Walker are the executive producers for Copper Pot Pictures. Lisa Lucas is the executive producer for Animal Planet, with Patrick Keegan as supervising producer.

*Tie with *Crikey! It's the Irwins

About Animal Planet

Animal Planet, one of Discovery, Inc.'s great global brands, is dedicated to creating high quality content with global appeal delivering on its mission to keep the childhood joy and wonder of animals alive by bringing people up close in every way. Available to 360 million homes in more than 205 countries and territories, Animal Planet combines content that explores the undeniable bonds forged between animals and humans, optimized across all screens around the world. In the U.S., Animal Planet audiences can enjoy their favorite programming anytime, anywhere through the Animal Planet Go app which features live and on-demand access. For more information, please visit www.animalplanet.com.

About Discovery

Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world. Available in 220 countries and territories and nearly 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio of apps; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as Eurosport Player and MotorTrend OnDemand; digital-first and social content from Group Nine Media; a landmark natural history and factual content partnership with the BBC; and a strategic alliance with PGA TOUR to create the international home of golf. Discovery's portfolio of premium brands includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, and Science Channel, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe. For more information, please visit corporate.discovery.com and follow @DiscoveryIncTV across social platforms.