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…
The Aquarium will host unique mermaid-themed events throughout the month Virginia Beach, VA – Enjoy more mer-magic this April at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center with three different mermaid-themed events, including the annual Mermaids event featuring diving mermaids. Mermaids M…
Virginia Beach, VA – This Valentine’s Day, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is celebrating love with a special evening event called ValenTide’s. Forgo the usual chocolates and flowers for a romantic evening surrounded by a picturesque aquatic atmosphere. ValenTide’s will be an a…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will open a new changing exhibit called Earth Matters: Rethink the Future to the public on January 25. Included with Aquarium admission, guests can explore this immersive, environmentally focused exhibit featuring thought-provok…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Veterinary Internship in Aquatic Animal Medicine, presented by TowneBank, is offering an annual opportunity for graduate veterinarians pursuing specialization in aquatic and zoological medicine to receive clinical training. Ma…
