Join Us for Ocean Commotion

Our largest annual fundraiser is here, presented by title sponsor Capital Group! Step back into 1986 for an unforgettable fundraising event that celebrates 40 years of the Aquarium.

About Ocean Commotion

E-Cycling is September 12

Dispose of old electronics and other waste items responsibly at our next E-Cycling event!

About E-Cycling

Now Open: Wildlife Rescue

Climb the shell of a leatherback sea turtle, stand tall with a bald eagle, and snap some photos with a red panda in our newest changing exhibit.

About the Exhibit

Welcome to the Virginia Aquarium

Purchase tickets in advance to experience one of the best aquariums in the country, with incredible exhibits and amazing animals representing hundreds of species.

Admission Information

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.

Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Experience our animals and exhibits from a new perspective!

Boat Tours

Join us out at sea as we search for marine mammals and other wildlife!

Make Memories With Us

Explore Private Event Opportunities

Book the Virginia Aquarium for a private event! Our facility and exhibits will create the perfect backdrop to your wedding, corporate gathering, photo shoot, or other special occasion.

Book A Private Event

Support Our Mission

Volunteer at the Aquarium

Support from our incredible volunteers is vital to the success of our mission and to the daily functioning of the Aquarium. If you're seeking a meaningful way to support conservation efforts, explore our volunteer opportunities!

Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming Events

19 Sep

Creek Cleanup

Monthly | 8AM-10AM | North Building. Registration full for September. Register by noon the Tuesday before the event. September's event will support the International Coastal …

23 Sep

Teacher Open House

September 23 | 5:30PM to 7:30PM | North Building. Join us for an inspiring evening where education meets exploration. Learn how the Virginia Aquarium can bring science to li…

26 Sep

Twilight Cruise

September 26, 6PM – 7:30PM. General $49 | Members $44. Spend your evening boating on the Virginia Aquarium's Atlantic Explorer near the iconic Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Guid…

Aquarium Blog

Tremendous Treasures

Explore the stories of Pearl, Alexandrite, and Diamond, three record-breaking loggerhead sea turtles our Stranding Response team took in for rehabilitation last year.

Read the Blog

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.

Harbor Seal

Harbor seals are frequent visitors to our area in 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