The Scenic Overlook is closed for construction, with a new deck expected to reopen this fall. The Nature Trail between the buildings remains open.
Virginia Beach, VA – SpongeBob’s Bikini Bottom is coming to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in July with Act Like a Sponge, a global SpongeBob initiative aimed to curb plastic waste, educate consumers, and inspire ocean sustainability activities, presented by Nickelodeon. With thi…
Virginia Beach, VA – Sink your teeth into Shark Week at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center with jaw-some activities, shark talks from keepers, prizes, and more! Shark Week will take place at the Aquarium from July 21 through 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During these hours, guests can ex…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center has challenged the Virginia Zoo to a friendly competition to raise awareness of Plastic Free July, encouraging the community to take small steps to reduce personal plastic waste. The Virginia Aquarium and Virginia Zoo will com…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center staff is mourning the loss of a female geriatric sand tiger shark, known to staff as Single Notch. The shark was humanely euthanized after being found in an unresponsive state and did not improve with emergency medical treatment…
Virginia Beach, VA – Embark in the magic and mystery of FantaSea Evenings at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center on July 16 and 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Become enchanted by a make-believe world under the sea where guest can meet pirates with mischievous grins, mythical dragons, merma…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Volunteer League, through the Virginia Aquarium Foundation, awarded a total of $15,000 in scholarships to three high-achieving Aquarium volunteers. The scholarship winners are recent 2024 graduates selected through an applicat…
Virginia Beach, VA — On Saturday May 25, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s two 1-year-old Tomistoma crocodiles safely arrived at their new home, Crocodile Encounter in Texas. The trip was a two-day excursion, departing the Virginia Aquarium on Friday morning and traveling by van. …
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is hosting its first-ever pickleball tournament fundraiser called Dink or Swim on Saturday, June 15 to celebrate World Sea Turtle Day and the Aquarium’s 38th anniversary. Registrants will play in teams of two at the Aquarium’s n…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s 12-year-old North American river otter, Sheldon, passed unexpectedly this morning during a routine anesthetic procedure for his annual exam. Virginia Aquarium staff are deeply saddened and grieving this significant loss. As …
Virginia Beach, VA – After a competitive and thorough process, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center has hired Amy Stitcher as the new Chief Finance Officer (CFO). Stitcher joined the Aquarium staff in February and leads the accounting and finance team. “With her breadth of experience …
