Creek Cleanup
Monthly | 9:00am-11:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, March 11. This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working toget…
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 OpportunitiesMonthly | 9:00am-11:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, March 11. This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working toget…
March 27 | 6:00pm-9:00pm. It's Member Madness and to celebrate our Members, the Aquarium is offering a special Members-only extended opening at the North Building. Join us fo…
April 12 | 8:30am-3:30pm.Registration required by March 24 at 5:00pm | $15 per person. The Youth Ocean Conservation Summit (YOCS) is an all-day event to inspire, empower, and…
We are celebrating our Members for the entire month of March! In addition to the monthly Membership perks, you can enjoy even more amazing gifts, discounts, opportunities, and specials during Member Madness.
About Member MadnessThe 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