Virginia Beach, VA — Late Tuesday night, the Virginia Beach Fire Department was dispatched to the Virginia Aquarium’s Darden Marine Animal Conservation Center (DMACC) after a fire and significant amount of smoke set off the fire alarms. While the fire itself was contained by the sprinkler system, t…
Created by Minotaur Mazes, Mission Botanica will be open October 4 through January 10 Virginia Beach, VA – Glide like a bee, climb like a vine, and hang like a sloth at Mission Botanica, a new changing exhibit coming to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center on October 4, with an exclus…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) presented the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center with the Quarter Century Award, recognizing the Virginia Aquarium for 25 years of AZA accreditation and its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in animal care and…
The Virginia Aquarium will host a new Halloween event for two nights in October Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is getting in the Halloween spirit with Halloween Nights on October 16 and 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dress up in costume and enjoy a family-friend…
Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year, Ocean Commotion, will include an annual online auction and a separate in-person event to support education and conservation. The Ocean Commotion fundraising event will be on Saturda…
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…
