Virginia Aquarium Recovered Seven Hooked Sea Turtles

(Virginia Beach, Va.) – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Stranding Response Team has recovered seven hooked sea turtles since the end of April, all of which were Kemp’s ridley turtles, a species that is critically endangered and part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Savi…

Two Spotted Eagle Rays Born at the Virginia Aquarium

(Virginia Beach, VA) – A spotted eagle ray gave birth to two female pups at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. The rays, born on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, mark a significant milestone for the Virginia Aquarium and for zoos and aquariums worldwide. Spotted eagle ray reproduction i…

Virginia Aquarium Hires New Chief Financial Officer

(Virginia Beach, VA) – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center hires new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mary Anna Twisdale, effective Thursday, April 7. Twisdale will oversee the Aquarium’s City of Virginia Beach and Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation budgets while l…

Chief of Conservation Retires After 40-Year Career with the Virginia Aquarium

(Virginia Beach, VA) – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center celebrates the retirement of Mark Swingle, Chief of Research & Conservation. Swingle was the very first full-time employee hired by the Director of the Aquarium prior to its opening in 1986 and has advanced his career with…

Virginia Aquarium Partners with Kinder Joy for Family-Friendly EGGstravaganza

Hop into the Easter spirit with Kinder Joy and egg-citing activities! (Virginia Beach, VA) – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is hosting a two-day EGGstra sweet event filled with chocolate treats and fun for the whole family in partnership with Kinder Joy®. Visit the Aquarium for …

Open Call for Artists to Paint Mural Façade at the Virginia Aquarium

(Virginia Beach, VA) – Mural artists are invited to apply for the opportunity to transform the façade of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center into an inspiring and welcoming backdrop for visitors and passersby. In partnership with the City of Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department,…

Recycle Old Electronics for Ecofriendly Disposal at the Virginia Aquarium

(Virginia Beach, VA) – Out with the old and in with the new as we embrace 2022! It is a great time to recycle old electronics that have stacked up around the house or in storage over the years. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is hosting its bi-annual E-cycling Event to recycle per…

Virginia Aquarium Welcomes New Eight-Month-Old Harbor Seal

(Virginia Beach, VA) – An eight-month-old male harbor seal named Javier is now the newest mammal resident at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. On Thursday, February 10, Javier was safely transported from the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead, New York to the Virginia Aquarium in Vi…