Please Note
Some interactive exhibits contain magnets that may interfere with pacemakers, ICDs, and other implanted devices.
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 .
North Building Exhibits
What You'll Find Here
Our North Building, as our main building, houses most of our larger species such as sea turtles, sharks, harbor seals, Komodo dragons, and more.
Wetlands & Watershed
Experience the diversity of life vital to regional wetlands and learn about the far-reaching importance of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Includes: terrapins, longnose gar, American crow, catfish, hellbender.
Restless Planet
Take a glimpse at environments that once existed in prehistoric Virginia by exploring similar habitats and wildlife from other parts of the world. Includes: Komodo dragons, zebra shark, spotted eagle rays, coral reef, desert animals, Tomistomas.
Cold Water Gallery
Get a closer look at species that inhabit cold ocean waters and the waters offshore of our area. Includes: lionfish, catsharks, coral lab, interactive exhibits.
Norfolk Canyon Aquarium
Journey deeper into the ocean and come-face-to-face with our large shark species as well as our male sea turtle. Includes: sandbar sharks, sand tiger sharks, nurse shark, loggerhead sea turtle, southern stingray, green moray eel.
Light Tower Aquarium
Say hello to our female sea turtles and their numerous fish friends! Includes: green sea turtle, loggerhead sea turtle, Kemp's ridley sea turtle.
Stranding Response Exhibit
Take a peek into the important work of our nationally-recognized Stranding Response Program, with interactive exhibits and a live peek at the inside of our sea turtle rehab facility!
Ray Touch Pool
Come meet our stingrays in this interactive exhibit! Includes: cownose rays, Southern stingrays, Atlantic stingrays.
Chesapeake Bay Aquarium
Learn about the variety of species thriving in the Chesapeake Bay and along our shores. Includes: cownose rays, flounder, puffers, tarpon.
Chesapeake Bay Touch Pool
Get a closer look at some of the species that dwell in our local waters! Includes: hermit crabs, urchins, whelks.
Harbor Seal Exhibit
Located just outside of our North Building entrance, our harbor seals enjoy greeting our guests up close. Includes: harbor seals!
