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.

Upcoming Events

Fins & Frights

October 18 and 19 | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building and Nature Trail. Enjoy a howling fun, family-friendly Halloween event at the Virginia Aquarium! Dress up in a costume and …

Creek Cleanup

Monthly | 9:00am-11:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 15. This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working toge…

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

New Nature Excursions Coming This Fall!

We're excited to introduce our new Nature Excursions! This series of outdoor events takes guests beyond the Aquarium's walls to explore nature alongside our knowledgeable educators. Our first excursions are slated for October and tickets are on sale now!

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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.

A harbor seal underwater looks back at the camera and winks.

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
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