Renovation Updates
Please note some exhibit spaces in the Aquarium are temporarily closed while we conduct maintenance and renovation work. Learn more on our Renovation Progress page .

Aquarium Experiences

A humpback whale breaches in front of the Virginia Beach coastline.

Boat Tours

We offer whale watching tours in the winter and dolphin watching tours during the warmer months, all in partnership with Rover Cruises!

About Boat Tours
Diver Waving to Child

Divers in Aquariums

Keep a careful lookout for our divers performing regularly scheduled maintenance in the largest aquariums. Chat with an Aquarium Educator nearby if you have any questions!

Child Feeding Fish

Gallery Programs

On occasion, Aquarium Educators conduct Q&A sessions at selected aquariums and exhibits.

Gallery educator showing animal jawbone to guest.

What's In My Bag?

As you journey through the Aquarium, keep your eyes peeled for our Educators wearing a "What's In My Bag?" pin. Ask them what's in their bag, and they'll show you items such as animal eggs, shells, bones, cuttlefish ink, and more for a close-up interaction!

Child Playing with Magnifying Glass

Toddler Programs

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | We offer several in-house programs for our littlest learners to enjoy, FREE with Aquarium admission!

About Toddler Programs
Staff Member Holding Snake

Up Close & Personal

Our staff can occasionally be found among the exhibits with one of our Animal Ambassadors, ready to give you an up-close encounter and answer your questions!

Visitor Wearing Virutal Reality Head Set

Virtual Reality Pods

Enjoy our fully immersive simulators with stunning wrap-around sound and multi-directional movement. Settle in comfortably and experience beautiful and thrilling adventures and you will feel transported to many other worlds. Ages 5+ | $8 (Members $6)

Child Reading Water Temperature

Watershed Warriors

Wednesday through Saturday | 10:00am-2:00pm | Nature Trail, Owls Creek Garden & Deck. Summers only. Explore Owls Creek with enthusiastic guides and become an eco-champion through interactive science activities.

Two adult guests touch a ray in the touch pool during an evening event.

See What's On The Calendar

Be sure to check out our Daily Events and Featured Events for fun experiences and activities we're hosting!

View Our Events Calendar
A visitor navigates the ropes course in the trees at the Adventure Park.

The Adventure Park

Looking for something new and unique to do that will get your heart racing? Experience our aerial adventure park for the best ropes course climbing and ziplining adventure around!

Explore the Adventure Park