New accepted items include reusable bags and cigarette butts Virginia Beach, VA – Dispose of old electronics, and other waste responsibly at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s E-Cycling event on Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. Rain or shine, participants can recycl…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is hosting a new evening event called Music on the Creek, focused on live music, scenic views and an appreciation for the environment. Enjoy the golden hour sunset surrounded by good tunes and a beautiful creek view on Saturda…
This is the first successful breeding of the species at the Aquarium Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is celebrating the first successful birth of a lesser Madagascar tenrec in the institution’s history—a significant milestone that advances the Association of …
Along with the new Board Chair, the Foundation Welcomes Five New Members Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation has welcomed a new Board Chair, John Uhrin, Director of Operations for Burlage Management. In conjunction with staff leadership, Uhrin will le…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Volunteer League, through the Virginia Aquarium Foundation, awarded a total of $25,000 in scholarships to seven high-achieving Aquarium volunteers. The scholarship winners are recent 2026 high school graduates selected through…
This June marks the 40th anniversary of the Aquarium's grand opening Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary to commemorate four decades of connecting people to the marine environment. On June 14, 1986, the marine science museum, th…
Wildlife Rescue, created by Little Ray’s Exhibitions, will open on June 13 through September 13 Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will open a new changing exhibit on June 13 called Wildlife Rescue: Second Chance at Survival, created by Little Ray’s Exhibitions. …
Virginia Beach, VA – Conservation is a cornerstone of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s mission, and now, longtime staff member Karen Burns leads the Aquarium in advancing conservation actions, initiatives, partnerships, and learning efforts as the Vice President of Conservation. …
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s much-loved North American river otter named Homer was humanely euthanized on Wednesday afternoon, April 29. Homer was a geriatric otter at 16 years old and had been with the Virginia Aquarium for 15 years. Homer's health sta…
An opossum, skunk, and owl have joined the Aquarium’s Animal Ambassadors Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center has more than just aquatic creatures, and now, there are even more animals to meet. The Aquarium has welcomed three new animals, a Virginia opossum, stripe…
