Aquarium Reopening Friday, February 21
The Virginia Aquarium reopens to the public Friday! We look forward to welcoming our guest and Members back.

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.

Upcoming Events

Sharks After Dark

First Thursday of the month | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. Join us for a special evening scheduled just for adults 21 and older. Whether you bring a friend or choose to co…

Creek Cleanup

Monthly | 9:00am-11:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, March 11.  This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working toget…

PRIVATE EVENTS

Sustainable Celebrations: Planning a Low-Waste Wedding

Planning a wedding? See what tips we share in our latest blog post to help make your special day as eco-friendly as possible! Photo Credit: Dragon Photo Studio.

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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.

A harbor seal underwater looks back at the camera and winks.

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
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