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 …
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!
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 OpportunitiesOctober 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 …
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…
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!
View Our Upcoming EventsThe 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