Our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Gift a one-of-a-kind experience to a loved one this holiday season!
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How We Rehabilitate Sea Turtles
What does it take to rehabilitate a stranded sea turtle? Here's how Stranding Response does it!
READ MOREPondering Palm Oil
One ingredient in your candy and chocolates stirs up a lot of talk among conservationists - and it'…
READ MOREPractice Responsible Recreation This Su…
Spending time in the great outdoors? Learn how to best protect the environment while you enjoy it!
READ MORENew Digs for 25
25 the sea turtle has moved to a new exhibit!
READ MOREKeeping It Local
Celebrating native plant species for spring!
READ MOREMarine Scientists, Researchers, and Mor…
Learn about Black environmental and marine science experts and advocates this Black History Month!
READ MOREBuilding The Beloved Community
How we're celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year.
READ MOREWhat's On The Menu?
Learn what kinds of foods our animals get to enjoy!
READ MOREWoah, Baby!
Welcoming our brand-new Tomistoma hatchlings!
READ MORELet Them Be Wild
Even well-intentioned interactions from humans can harm wildlife. Here’s how.
READ MOREA Sea Turtle Named 25
A resident ambassador for a vulnerable species.
READ MOREMeet Mena, an Amazing Ambassador
Learn more about Mena and amazing her team!
READ MOREWhales, Wildlife & Wonder!
Experience our Whale Watching Boat Tours
READ MORECelebrating Mission Milestones
A year filled with successes and celebrations!
READ MOREGifts That Give Twice
Our 2021 Gift Guide | Gifts that give twice and keep on giving
READ MOREGiving To & Through Our Mission
We can give because you give! We value your support.
READ MOREWhat Would Woodsy Do?
Join us in pledging to make choices today that will impact those tomorrow.
READ MOREDon't Get Ticked
Ticks are an unfortunate reality but may not be all bad.
READ MORECity Nature Challenge 2021
Even in the heart of a city, we can find nature co-existing and even thriving.
READ MORELet's Celebrate Balloon-Free!
We can celebrate steps being taken to stop intentional balloon releases.
READ MOREWhat is the Value of Water?
Water is important to our planet, our lives, and the futures of both.
READ MOREOtter-ly Adorable Birthday Boy
This birthday boy is an athlete, a dancer, and beyond adorable.
READ MORETag, You're It!
How do we track the hundreds of rehabilitated sea turtles released by our Stranding Team?
READ MORENew Beginnings, Same Mission
Staying on mission with severely reduced revenue and tightened budgets.
READ MORE10 Perfect Gifts That Give Back
Wish lists are being made and people are trying to think of just the right gift for their loved one…
READ MOREMaking Memories While Serving
We appreciate and value the individuals who share precious personal time to work with us.
READ MOREEducation Needs Youth Educators
Much of what we learn happens in informal environments in places like the Aquarium.
READ MORESouth Building Update
While we don't have an official opening date on our calendar, we wanted to whet your appetite.
READ MORECroc-Friendly Halloween
On Halloween, five years ago, the Aquarium welcomed Ralf and Sommer, two unique and special residen…
READ MORESea Turtle Habitat Use in the Chesapeak…
Satellite telemetry is a technique that allows researchers to track the movement of an animal by us…
READ MOREWelcome! Foundation's Board of Trustees
Let us introduce the newest members to the Foundation's Board of Trustees.
READ MOREA Partnership Inspiring Conservation
We are partnering with educators to reach the next generation of conservationists.
READ MOREMembership Has Its Perks!
We have all heard the saying, “Membership has its perks.” And this certainly is true at the Aquari…
READ MOREShark Week At The Aquarium!
The media tends to spark negative perceptions of sharks that aren't always fair.
READ MOREToddler Time!
Arguably, some of the most active and creative minds belong to parents of preschoolers.
READ MOREExciting New Conservation Center
All new Darden Marine Animal Conservation Center will open doors for important work!
READ MORETake Time for Nature
People love to visit the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center for many different reasons.
READ MORE5 Fantastic Fish in the Chesapeake Bay …
The 15 trillion gallon Chesapeake Bay is "home" to 348 species of finfish.
READ MORE5 Considerations for Coral Conservation
Isn’t it fascinating that coral species have survived an estimated 250 million years?
READ MOREAquarium Volunteers Answer the Call
We have done a lot of reflecting on what truly is important to us.
READ MOREVirginia's Vipers
There are those who love all snakes and those who would rather snakes stay far away.
READ MOREA Brighter Future for Seaweed
We met Seaweed last year under sad conditions almost a year ago.
READ MORECaring for Coral
Coral reefs are fanciful structures abuzz with life and activity.
READ MOREGreetings from Gizmo
The kangaroo of Australia is likely the most well-known marsupial. But meet Gizmo!
READ MOREEarth Day 2020
Some have asked, what if we could just restart the year 2020?
READ MORE#GivingTuesdayNow
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It’s about making a difference.”
READ MOREYouth Leaders of Today
Our youth are the leaders of tomorrow, but many are already leading the charge today!
READ MORERussell (the) Crow Returns!
Russell the Crow has found a new home in the Upland River Room and we are beyond excited!
READ MOREA Tale of Two Turtles
It has been a busy summer for the Stranding Response Program.
READ MOREBut What About the Otters?
What's happening with the otters during the closure of the South Building?
READ MORESea Turtles are Here!
Sea turtles-one of the most amazing, and most endangered, species in the world.
READ MOREAn Enriching Experience for Everyone
More than playtime, it's a vital part of our animal care.
READ MOREWe are Certified as Sensory Inclusive!
The Aquarium is certified as Sensory Inclusive!
READ MOREPartnering with Youth for the Future
A brighter hope for marine conservation.
READ MORESad news about Peter, the harbor seal
We are going to miss Peter!
READ MOREOtter-ly Exciting Changes!
Changes are coming to the Virginia Aquarium!
READ MOREMeet our Tomistoma Keeper
In honor of World Tomistoma Day...
READ MOREOctopus Update
Sadly, our beloved baby octopus passed away.
READ MORECoral Restoration with SECORE
We are partnering with Project SECORE for future and conservation of corals.
READ MOREAbout the Stranding Team
Our Stranding Response Program is led by a group of trained staff and volunteers!
READ MORETrash Talking Turtles
The negative effects of marine debris on sea turtles have been well-documented globally.
READ MOREWhat's In Your Water?
The Virginia Aquarium's water quality lab monitors local waterways.
READ MOREFish Egg Collection
Improving the long-term sustainability of our aquatic animal collections.
READ MOREFrogWatchUSA
FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program inviting help in conserving local amphibians.
READ MOREHatchlings
Each year, four loggerhead hatchlings are selected from nests at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge …
READ MOREObserver Guidelines
Observing marine mammals and sea turtles in the wild is one of the great experiences a person can h…
READ MOREOspreyWatch
The Aquarium Bird Department partnered with the Center for Conservation Biology (CCB ), affiliated …
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