Road Closure Sunday, March 16
The northbound lanes of General Booth Blvd. will be closed Sunday, March 16 for the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon. Northbound traffic to the Aquarium should take Oceana Blvd. to Virginia Beach Blvd. then travel east to the Oceanfront and south to the Aquarium. Learn more from the City of Virginia Beach.

What's Under Construction?

From time to time, select exhibits will close for renovation to reinvigorate the guest experience, provide routine maintenance, and ensure a safe space for our animals to inhabit. We cannot wait to welcome guests back to these areas soon, but in the meantime, follow along and learn about the progress below!

Sandbar shark in dark water.

Norfolk Canyon Aquarium

March 14, 2025 - Due to electrical work happening this Friday morning, the lights in our Norfolk Canyon shark exhibit will be turned off. Work will last a couple of hours.

Aquarium staff member at old Member desk.

North Building Lobby

January 6, 2025 - Our North Building lobby is undergoing an exciting development to renovate and relocate a new Members desk. There will be construction on the south side of the lobby. Aquarium hours will not be affected. 

Surge Touch Pool Exhibit in South Building.

Surge Touch Pool

May 15, 2024 - The Surge Touch Pool (South Building) will be closed as well as the attached aquarium drained while our staff perform maintenance and work on water quality.

About Our Animals and Exhibits

Take a deeper look at the animals and exhibits we currently have open!

Greenie the Green Sea Turtle Waving

North Building

Our North Building, as our main building, houses most of our larger species such as harbor seals, sea turtles, sharks, Komodo dragons, and more.

North Building Exhibits
Homer the otter rests on a dock in his exhibit

South Building

The South Building houses our otters, superpowered sea creatures, jellies, play areas, and interactive exhibits, as well as the entrance to the Adventure Park!

South Building Exhibits