Virginia Beach, VA – Jingle all the way to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s holiday event, “Holi-Rays” on December 12 and 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Aquarium is decking the halls and exhibits; for a family-friendly, cheerful holiday event with holiday lights, fun festivities, animal…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year and annual online auction, Ocean Commotion, is open for bids now through October 4. On the last night of the auction, the Aquarium will host an unforgettable private, invite only fundr…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is getting in the Halloween spirit with two Halloween events in October. For families looking for a howling fun, family-friendly Halloween outing, Fins & Frights will be on October 17 & 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and for …
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Chief Executive Officer, Cynthia Whitbred-Spanoulis, was elected the 2025-2027 World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Council Vice President. Whitbred-Spanoulis has served on the WAZA Council as a regional representati…
Virginia Beach, VA – Opening to the public on October 5, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s newest changing exhibit, Survival of the Slowest, presented by Little Ray’s Exhibitions, will teach guests about the incredible and unexpected advantages of being slow, small, and weak. Su…
Virginia Beach, VA – Dispose of old electronics responsibly at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s E-Cycling event on Saturday, September 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. Rain or shine, participants can recycle old cellphones, personal electronic items, unneeded prescriptions, cardboard, …
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation has welcomed four new members to the Board of Trustees, responsible for financial and strategic oversight of Foundation projects in conjunction with staff leadership. The Foundation procures and maintains the Aquarium…
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…
