Hops & Half Shells
May 18 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | South Building Outdoor Amphitheater.Members $120 | Non-Members $125. Get ready for a shuckin' good time along Owls Creek, with live music from a loc…
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Tours & Experiences
Added Adventures For Your Visit
Venture out onto the ocean, explore behind the scenes, meet our experts and come face to face with amazing animals.
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Experience our animals and exhibits from a new perspective!
Boat Tours
Join us out at sea as we search for marine mammals and other wildlife!
Make Memories With Us
Explore Private Event Opportunities
Book the Virginia Aquarium for a private event! Our facility and exhibits will create the perfect backdrop to your wedding, corporate gathering, photo shoot, or other special occasion.
Book A Private Event
Support Our Mission
Volunteer at the Aquarium
Support from our incredible volunteers is vital to the success of our mission and to the daily functioning of the Aquarium. If you're seeking a meaningful way to support conservation efforts, explore our volunteer opportunities!
Volunteer OpportunitiesUpcoming Events
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Nature Excursion - Wildlife Kayak & Wine Tour
May 22 | 9:00am-4:00pm.Members: $200 | Non-Members: $220. Discover the value of the Eastern Shore's local grass beds, which provides habitat to a variety of juvenile fish and…
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Nature Excursion - Back Bay & False Cape Tour
May 29 | 8:30am-1:30pm.Members $55 | Non-Members $60. Experience a 4-hour guided tram tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park to learn about …
CONSERVATION WORK
Our Sustainability Efforts
Happy Earth Month! As part of our mission to inspire a more sustainable future, our team supports a variety of eco-friendly programs and practices to reduce waste. Learn more about our efforts to keep our operations green to protect the planet!
About Our Sustainable Practices
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The loggerhead is the most abundant species of sea turtle that nests in the United States. One of the larger species of sea turtle, the average weight of adults is around 250 pounds.
Harbor Seal
Harbor seals are frequent visitors to our area during the winter, when they swim south from New England to escape the more frigid waters of the north.
Animals
Thousands of animals. Hundreds of species. One incredible experience.
Learn about animals from all over our blue planet, from the depths of the ocean to the rivers of the rainforest.
Our Animals