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
July 17 | 6:00pm-9:00pm. To celebrate our Members, the Aquarium is offering a special Members-only extended opening at the South Building. Join us for this Member-exclusive e…
July 28 | 5:30pm-7:00pm. Members $20 | Non-Members $25. Join us for a serene evening of yoga at the Virginia Aquarium, where the calming sights and sounds of marine life will…
First Thursday of the month | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. Members $18.98 | Non-Members $37.95. This evening event for adults ages 21+ has special offerings, activities, a…
Want to make the most of your visit? Take a peek at our handy guide for our best tips to enhance your Aquarium experience!
Read Our Guide
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