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December 13 and 14 | 6:00pm-9:00pm. Come dressed in your holiday best or festive PJs for an evening of family fun and holiday cheer! Stroll through our winter wonderland, de…
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 OpportunitiesDecember 13 and 14 | 6:00pm-9:00pm. Come dressed in your holiday best or festive PJs for an evening of family fun and holiday cheer! Stroll through our winter wonderland, de…
Second Saturday of the month | 7:30am-9:00am | North Building. Families that have members with disabilities are invited to visit the Aquarium in a calm, comfortable, sensory-…
January 11, 7:00pm - January 12, 8:30am. Snooze under the sea stars during our adult-only overnight event, Zzz's Under the Sea 21+! Calling all nights owls and sleepy seals …
Make your holidays merry, bright, and more sustainable with our Green Gift Guide to help you cut waste and show love for the environment this season!
Read Our Green Gift GuideThe 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