Added Adventures For Your Visit
Venture out onto the ocean, explore behind the scenes, meet our experts and come face to face with amazing animals.
Join us out at sea as we search for marine mammals and other wildlife!
Experience our animals and exhibits from a new perspective!
Reserve our facility after hours for a private photo shoot and enjoy a unique backdrop to your special moments!
Book A Photo ShootSupport from our incredible volunteers is vital to the success of our mission and to the daily functioning of the Aquarium. If you're seeking a meaningful way to support conservation efforts, come explore our rewarding volunteer opportunities!
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6:00pm-9:00pm. June is Pride Month, and we're offering a special evening for families to enjoy a Pride-themed after-hours event at the Aquarium. Celebrate families of all kin…
Tournament: Saturday, June 15, 8:00am-3:00pm. Free Beginner's Clinic: Wednesday, June 12, 6:00pm. Presented by The Oceanfront Inn. Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day and the Aq…
9:00am-3:00pm | North Building Changing Exhibits Gallery. This month, the City of Virginia Beach is once again participating in the Mayor's Cup Blood Drive through August, wh…
Like in human societies, great connections can be found between diverse members of the animal kingdom. Symbiotic relationships, or relationships in which two species of animals interact in a mutually beneficial way, abound in the marine environment. Take a look at a few of these unique relationships with animals found in our Aquarium!
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The loggerhead is the most abundant species of sea turtle that nests in the United States. One of the larger species of sea turtle, the average weight of adults is around 250 pounds.
Harbor seals are frequent visitors to our area during the winter, when they swim south from New England to escape the more frigid waters of the north.
Thousands of animals. Hundreds of species. One incredible experience.
Learn about animals from all over our blue planet, from the depths of the ocean to the rivers of the rainforest.
Our Animals
