Otter Off Exhibit
Homer the North American river otter is currently off exhibit while we perform maintenance in his habitat.

Mermaid swimming in Red Sea Aquarium.

Mermaids

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

April 16-19 | 6:00pm-9:00pm. Members $34.95 | Non-Members $42.95. Dive into a mer-magical night at the Virginia Aquarium, presented by PRA Group! Come face-to-face with a rea…
Toddler girl holds up leaves collected during Toddler Trek on Nature Trail

Toddler Trek

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, songs and themed activities. Weather-appr…
Creek Cleanup volunteers in high vis vests search for trash

Creek Cleanup

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Monthly | 9:00am-11:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, April 15.  This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working toget…
Toddler boy playing with foam from cup in toddler science program

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Every Tuesday | First Session at 9:15am, Second Session at 10:15am | South Building. Build early literacy skills through this guided program that makes learning the alphabet …
Little girl with magnifying glass at Discovery Garden

Discovery Garden

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Every Wednesday | 9:00am-12:00pm | South Building. Join us for playtime fun focusing on hands-on activities geared towards early learners. Turn nature and science into art in…
Guests take selfies at Teman the komodo dragons exhibit window as he eats treats behind it

Sharks After Dark

Thursday, May 1, 2025

First Thursday of the month | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. We're celebrating Hector the harbor seal's 21st birthday in May! Guests at our May Sharks After Dark are invite…
Sensory friendly child guest with parent at the ray touch pool

Sensory Friendly Morning

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Second Saturday of the month | 7:30am-9:00am | North Building. Families that have members with disabilities are invited to visit the Aquarium in a calm, comfortable, sensory…
Gloved hands shucking oysters at oyster display on ice.

Hops & Half Shells

Sunday, May 18, 2025

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…