Virginia Beach, VA – On Wednesday, June 18, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bob & Leslie Fort Animal Ambassador Center. This new state-of-the-art facility will be home to the Aquarium’s current animal ambassadors, inc…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center appointed Interim Chief Operating Officer, Karolyn Walker, as the new Chief Operating Officer where she will oversee and manage daily Aquarium operations with an annual visitation of over 500,000. In this role, Walker will conti…
Virginia Beach, VA – This winter, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Stranding Response Team documented 77 cold-stunned sea turtles from November 2024 to early 2025. This record-breaking number doubles the recent seasonal averages of cold-stunned turtles, with 31 cold-stun sea turt…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is hosting an indulgent evening event with local live music, drinks, and fresh oysters on Sunday, May 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Aquarium’s outdoor amphitheater, located at the South Building. The event, called Hops & …
Virginia Beach, VA – There’s something mer-magical happening at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. The special event, Mermaids, is happening April 16, 17, 18, and 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., presented by PRA Group. For four mystical nights, guests will step into an enchanting world a…
Virginia Beach, VA – This Valentine’s Day, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is celebrating love with a special evening event called Valen-Tide’s. This event will be hosted at the Aquarium’s North Building from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests can trade the chocolates and flowers for a roman…
Virginia Beach, VA – Wrap up the holidays sustainably with the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s two free recycling events, a Christmas Tree-cycling in December and an E-cycling event in January. Sustainable Christmas tree recycling The Virginia Aquarium is collecting and recycling l…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Chief Operating Officer, Caryl Thompson, will retire on December 20, 2024, after a dedicated career in public service. She joined the City of Virginia Beach in 1986 in part-time roles, and has worked full-time since 1992, spen…
Virginia Beach, VA – This winter season, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will begin whale watching boat tours on December 20, 2024. Guests will experience a two-and-a-half-hour boat ride on the Atlantic Ocean in search of humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins. Tours are narrat…
Virginia Beach, VA — The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s newest changing exhibit, Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out, opens on January 19, 2025, to the public. This changing exhibit is filled with interactive experiences to help guests understand the important role emotions,…
