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

Marsh Mindfulness

June 30 | 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…

Sharks After Dark

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…

Creek Cleanup

Monthly | 8:00am-10:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 8.  This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working togethe…

PLAN YOUR VISIT

What to Expect

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
A loggerhead sea turtle swims close to the camera

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