Creek Cleanup
POSTPONED from July 13 to July 20 due to weather. Monthly | 8:00am-10:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, April 16. Show a little love for the environment …
20
Jul
Scenic Overlook Closed for Renovations
The Scenic Overlook is closed for construction, with a new deck expected to reopen this fall. The Nature Trail between the buildings remains open.
Tours & Experiences
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.
Boat Tours
Join us out at sea as we search for marine mammals and other wildlife!
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Experience our animals and exhibits from a new perspective!
Get Eco-Friendly
It's Plastic Free July!
Sign up to join our Plastic Free July team and record your efforts to reduce plastic waste throughout the month. The winner with the most points at the end of July will score a behind-the-scenes tour!
Join Our Team
Make Memories With Us
Explore Private Event Opportunities
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 Event
Support Our Mission
Volunteer at the Aquarium
Support 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 OpportunitiesUpcoming Events
16
Jul
FantaSea Evenings
July 16 and 17 | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. Dive into the magic and mystery of FantaSea Evenings at the Virginia Aquarium! Meet pirates with mischievous grins, mythical…
21
Jul
Shark Week
July 21-27. Sink your teeth into Shark Week at the Aquarium with jawsome activities, shark talks from our keepers, prizes, and more! Starting July 21, come celebrate sharks …
Featured Blog
Perfect Pairings: Symbiosis in the Sea
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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Loggerhead Sea Turtle
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 Seal
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.
Animals
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
