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.
Experience our animals and exhibits from a new perspective!
Join us out at sea as we search for marine mammals and other wildlife!
Book the Virginia Aquarium for a private event! Our facility and exhibits will create the perfect backdrop to your wedding, corporate gathering, photo shoot, or other special occasion.
Book A Private EventSupport 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, explore our volunteer opportunities!
Volunteer Opportunities
Second Saturday of the month | 7:30am-9:00am | North Building. Families that have members with disabilities are invited to visit the Aquarium in a calm, comfortable, sensory…
October 17 & 18 | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building and Nature Trail. Enjoy an evening of howling fun, family-friendly Halloween activities at the Virginia Aquarium & M…
Monthly | 9:00am-11:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 16. This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working toge…
Learn about our curated education programming and how our team is expanding our offerings to the community at the latest post on our blog!
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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 in 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