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Monday, June 17, 2024

Children in pirate and fairy costumes looking into a shell touch pool

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, mermaids, and fairies with twinkling eyes. Write yourself into the storybook with family-friendly activities including trivia games, bioluminescent crafts, face painting, Aquarium’s animal ambassadors, and more.


Virginia Aquarium members receive a 50% discount on tickets and can purchase tickets on June 17, before they go on sale to the public on June 18. Purchase tickets by visiting VirginiaAqaurium.com. Tickets are $32.95 for adults, $27.95 for youth, and free for 4-year-olds and under. Capacity is limited and tickets are only available to purchase online prior to the event.


FantaSea Evening tickets can be purchased at VirginiaAquarium.com.


Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s mission is to connect people to the marine environment, inspiring a more sustainable future. The Aquarium aspires to be a driver in conservation, education, tourism, and sustainability, leading the charge to save wildlife and their ecosystems. Owned by the City of Virginia Beach, the Aquarium operates as a city department in partnership with the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation. The Aquarium is proud to be an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquarium, and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.


The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supports the work of the Virginia Aquarium. The Foundation procures and maintains the Aquarium's exhibits, including the animals and habitats. It is also responsible for annual and capital fundraising,

administration and funding for the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program, conservation and scientific research efforts, and the Aquarium's mission-related education programs. You can be a part of our mission by making a tax-deductible donation to support our programming.

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