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Come explore over 800,000 gallons of one of the best aquariums and animal habitats in the country at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Experience our hands-on exhibits, nature path, and marshlands.
Hours
The Aquarium is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Aquarium & 3D Theater are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
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The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is full of life experiences awaiting your discovery.
Address
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center717 General Booth Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 385-FISH (3474)
Experience Nature From New Heights
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium — an eco-friendly zip line and aerial adventure experience in the trees above the scenic Owls Creek. Kids, teens and adults can all enjoy The Adventure Park and it's perfect for families or groups too. Up in the trees of the Owls Creek Path you will see wooden platforms at different heights. They are connected either by zip lines that climbers "zip" across or fun challenge bridges that climbers navigate in order to get from one platform to the next. Learn more »
The Adventure Park Information
Spring Hours
March 1 - May 25:
- Weekdays: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Weekends: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Exception:
- March 28 - April 1: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Special Events
Green Glow Nights: March 18 & 19 Open until 11 p.m.
Glow in the Park: April 29 & 30 Open until 11 p.m.
Superhero Glow Nights: May 20 & 21 Open until 11 p.m.
All dates and hours listed are subject to change. Call (757) 385-4947 or email us for up-to-the-minute Park schedule information.
Today's Happenings
Sea Adventures – Whales & Wildlife
Join our experienced naturalists aboard the Atlantic Explorer for a 2 1/2-hour boat tour to search f… Learn More
Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Secret Ocean 3D
Jean-Michel Cousteau offers a breakthrough look at a secret world within the ocean that is perhaps t… Learn More
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales is an extraordinary journey into the mysterious world of one of nature’s most … Learn More
Mysteries of the Unseen 3D
You will be transported to places on this planet that you have never been before, to see things that… Learn More
Upcoming Events
Hardywood Craft Beer Dinner
Join the Sensible Seafood Program and Hardywood Park Craft Brewery for an exclusive three-course din…
Explore the Bay Sea Adventure
Exclusive! Join us for a special 4-hour encounter as we explore the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and…
Member Exclusive! Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Enjoy a breakfast buffet, meet our animal ambassadors, and meet the Easter Bunny. Seating is limited and advance registration is required.
Member Exclusive! Summer Camp Sign-up
Members are invited to register for summer camps before registration is open to the public. Camps are available to children ages 5–15. Registration opens to non-members April 11.