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

Cocktails with a Cause at Town Point Club

June 18 | 6:00pm-7:30pm. Town Point Club, Norfolk, VA.  Join us for Cocktails with a Cause at Town Point Club in Norfolk on June 18 at 6:00pm to support the Virginia Aquarium…

Nature Excursion - Fishing at the Aquarium

June 19 | 5:00pm-8:00pm. Members $50 | Non-Members $55. This catch-and-release experience will introduce participants to proven fishing techniques, fish identification, and t…

Marsh Mindfulness

June 30 | 5:30pm-7:00pm. Members $20 | Non-Members $25. Join us for a serene evening of yoga at the Virginia Aquarium, where the calming sights and sounds of marine life will…

CONSERVATION WORK

Our Sustainability Efforts

As part of our mission to inspire a more sustainable future, our team supports a variety of eco-friendly programs and practices to reduce waste. Learn more about our efforts to keep our operations green to protect the planet!

About Our Sustainable Practices
A loggerhead sea turtle swims close to the camera

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