The Scenic Overlook is closed for construction, with a new deck expected to reopen this fall. The Nature Trail between the buildings remains open.
(Virginia Beach, VA) – This week, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s elderly North American river otter, Tippy, was diagnosed with intestinal lymphoma after receiving biopsy results from an endoscopic procedure. The team has developed a treatment plan. A diagnostic procedure was c…
Virginia Beach, VA – The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) announced their 2023-2025 council elections which includes Cynthia Whitbred-Spanoulis, president and CEO of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Seventy one percent of WAZA members voted from a pool of 34 candidat…
Virginia Beach, VA – Drop off used personal electronic items, vehicle batteries and more at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s E-Cycling event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 23, presented by PRA Group. Rain or shine, participants can plan on recycling old, broken or …
Virginia Beach, VA – Debuting September 24, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center invites guests to discover the vital role of pollinators at the new seasonal exhibit, Amazing Pollinators. Created by Minotaur Mazes, Amazing Pollinators is a role-play adventure immersing guests into the …
Virginia Beach, VA – After a competitive process, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center has selected Shandra Cummings as the new Chief of Staff. Cummings joined the Virginia Aquarium in March 2023 as the Executive Assistant to the Director and will now take on this role as the primary l…
Virginia Beach, VA – In the fiscal year 2022, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center supported more than 3,000 jobs, nearly $85 million in labor income, and $257 million in economic impact for Virginia Beach, according to Sage Policy Group, Inc. The Aquarium supported more than $5.8 mill…
Virginia Beach, VA – The café at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center has reopened as Mermaid Bay Café thanks to a new partnership with Gourmet Gang. Formerly Osprey Café, Mermaid Bay Café provides quick service with a variety of freshly made menu items from salads and sandwiches to pi…
(Virginia Beach, VA) – Sun-Maid, the iconic and innovative dried fruit and snacks brand, is teaming up with the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, inviting guests to dive into a world of imagination during Sun-Maid Sundays this July. The Aquarium is “raisin” the guest experience with sc…
(Virginia Beach, VA) – Through a rigorous competitive process, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center has selected Mackenzie Di Nardo to join the leadership team as the Vice President of Marketing where she will lead all aspects of marketing and public relations. Di Nardo is well acquain…
(Virginia Beach, VA) – The Virginia Aquarium’s Stranding Response Program has admitted the first hooked sea turtles of the season, all of which are the critically endangered Kemp’s ridley. To celebrate the City of Virginia Beach’s 60th anniversary, the Aquarium has designated the naming theme for t…
