Virginia Beach, VA – Make plans to wrap up the holidays sustainably by participating in two free recycling events at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center: a Christmas tree collection in December and an E-cycling event in January. Once it’s time to retire the Christmas tree… The Virgin…
(Virginia Beach, VA) – The elderly North American river otter, Tippy, was humanely euthanized at the Virginia Aquarium on November 27, 2023. The staff at the Virginia Aquarium are mourning the loss of the 16-year-old otter. A diagnostic procedure was conducted on September 12 after Aquarium staff…
Virginia Beach, VA – Migrate to the South Building this winter! The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will welcome guests into the newly renovated and expanded South Building in January 2024, opening to the public on January 14. Holding nearly 20,000 gallons of water and more than a doz…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is decking the halls and exhibits, transforming into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, carolers, and holiday cheer! Jingle all the way to “Holi-Rays” on December 15 and 16 from 6 to 9 p.m.! The holiday event is present…
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Virginia Aquarium Foundation’s annual event and largest fundraiser of the year, Ocean Commotion, raised more than $171,000 this year through event sponsorships and auction proceeds, netting approximately $115,000 after expenses. The amount raised is the third largest in the…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation is preparing for the annual online auction, Ocean Commotion, the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The auction presents a range of items, including dozens of unique Aquarium experiences, local attraction …
(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 …
