Beloved Aquarium Harbor Seal Monty Passed Away

Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s harbor seal named Monty passed away unexpectedly during a diagnostic procedure yesterday. The Virginia Aquarium team has heavy hearts as they share this news and grieve this significant loss. Monty was sedated for x-rays …

Virginia Aquarium’s Annual Auction Fundraiser Supports Animals and Exhibits

Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation’s annual online auction and biggest fundraiser of the year will begin on September 23, 2024. Ocean Commotion presents exciting opportunities such as private behind-the-scenes tours, exhibit scuba dives, and more! For …

Virginia Aquarium Promotes Longstanding Curator to Vice President of Animal Care

Virginia Beach, VA – After a competitive process, Evan Culbertson has been selected to join the leadership team as the new Vice President of Animal Care at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, effective September 19. In this new role, Culbertson will oversee the Aquarium’s husbandry t…

Fins & Frights at the Virginia Aquarium is October 18 and 19

Virginia Beach, VA – Get in the Halloween spirit with a howling fun, family-friendly Halloween event at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center! Fins & Frights will take place on October 18 and 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. with tricks and treats for all. Guests can explore a spooky night at …

Easy Ecofriendly Disposal at the Virginia Aquarium Sept. 7

Virginia Beach, VA – Dispose of old electronics responsibly at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s E-Cycling event on September 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, presented by PRA Group. Rain or shine, participants can recycle old cellphones, used vehicle batteries, personal electronic items…

Something BIG is Coming to the Virginia Aquarium this September

Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center invites guests to discover the whimsical outdoor art exhibition which debuts September 13, “TROLLS: Save the Humans” created by artist Thomas Dambo. This exhibit, featured on the Aquarium’s Nature Trail, will include six signatu…

Virginia Aquarium First-Ever Pickleball Tournament Raised More Than $7K

Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center successfully raised more than $7.4K at its inaugural pickleball tournament fundraiser called Dink or Swim, presented by The Oceanfront Inn. A total of 31 teams signed up to play pickleball in celebration of World Sea Turtle Da…

Virginia Aquarium Partners with Nickelodeon for Act Like a Sponge!

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…

Shell-ebrate Shark Week at the Virginia Aquarium!

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 Aquarium Challenges Virginia Zoo for Plastic Free July

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…

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