The Aquarium will host unique mermaid-themed events throughout the month Virginia Beach, VA – Enjoy more mer-magic this April at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center with three different mermaid-themed events, including the annual Mermaids event featuring diving mermaids. Mermaids M…
Virginia Beach, VA – This Valentine’s Day, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is celebrating love with a special evening event called ValenTide’s. Forgo the usual chocolates and flowers for a romantic evening surrounded by a picturesque aquatic atmosphere. ValenTide’s will be an a…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will open a new changing exhibit called Earth Matters: Rethink the Future to the public on January 25. Included with Aquarium admission, guests can explore this immersive, environmentally focused exhibit featuring thought-provok…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Veterinary Internship in Aquatic Animal Medicine, presented by TowneBank, is offering an annual opportunity for graduate veterinarians pursuing specialization in aquatic and zoological medicine to receive clinical training. Ma…
Virginia Beach, VA – Wrap up the holidays sustainably at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s free E-Cycling event on Saturday, January 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. While opening presents and celebrating the holidays, hold onto the cardboard, bubble wrap, Christmas tree, and any recently…
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…
