Zzz's Under the Sea - Members Only

7:00pm to 8:30am.

Due to the content of the program and the nature of the sleeping arrangements, all participants must be at least 5 years old.

Check-in for the overnight begins promptly at 7:00pm. Please be on time as doors will be locked following check-in. Aquarium Security can be reached at (757) 630-1146 if needed for an unavoidable late arrival.

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center reserves the right to cancel an overnight program at any time. If your overnight program is cancelled, you will be notified and receive a full refund. Refund requests cannot be made within 30 days of the overnight date.

No, sleeping spaces will be assigned based on registration.

We strongly recommend eating dinner prior to your overnight. A small treat in the evening and breakfast in the morning will be provided. Water bottle refill stations can be found near the bathrooms in the lobby and by the Ray Touch Pool.

Vending will be available for guests to purchase snacks or drinks throughout the event.

If you or your child have dietary restrictions, please reach out to Guest Services.

No, parking will be free for this event.

All guest belongings need to be stored in your vehicles the morning following the overnight by 8:30am. Due to space limitations, the Aquarium does not offer a storage location for guests’ overnight gear. The Virginia Aquarium is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

The store will be closed during the overnight but will reopen at 9:00am.

Yes, cameras are allowed inside the Aquarium. Please be mindful of exhibits that prohibit flash photography. Flash photography is not permitted after lights outs. Photography is not permitted during behind-the-scenes tours.

The overnight will take place exclusively at the North Building. As a part of the overnight price, overnight guests can explore the Aquarium including the South Building starting at 9:00am the next day.