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…
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…
