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Virginia Aquarium Opens New Changing Exhibit Earth Matters

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…

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TowneBank Funds a New Veterinary Internship at the Virginia Aquarium

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…

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Easy, Ecofriendly Disposal at the Virginia Aquarium on January 10

Virginia Beach, VA – Wrap up the holidays sustainably at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s free E-Cycling event on Saturday, January 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. While opening presents and celebrating the holidays, hold onto the cardboard, bubble wrap, Christmas tree, and any recently…

Scuba santa in the Chesapeake bay Aquarium

Celebrate the “Holi-Rays” at the Virginia Aquarium for Two Nights in December

Virginia Beach, VA – Jingle all the way to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s holiday event, “Holi-Rays” on December 12 and 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Aquarium is decking the halls and exhibits; for a family-friendly, cheerful holiday event with holiday lights, fun festivities, animal…

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Virginia Aquarium’s Largest Fundraiser Supports Conservation and Education

Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year and annual online auction, Ocean Commotion, is open for bids now through October 4. On the last night of the auction, the Aquarium will host an unforgettable private, invite only fundr…

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Virginia Aquarium Hosts Two Halloween Events in October

Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is getting in the Halloween spirit with two Halloween events in October. For families looking for a howling fun, family-friendly Halloween outing, Fins & Frights will be on October 17 & 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and for …

Virginia Aquarium CEO Elected Vice President of WAZA Council

Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Chief Executive Officer, Cynthia Whitbred-Spanoulis, was elected the 2025-2027 World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Council Vice President. Whitbred-Spanoulis has served on the WAZA Council as a regional representati…

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Upcoming Changing Exhibit Brings New Animals to the Virginia Aquarium

Virginia Beach, VA – Opening to the public on October 5, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s newest changing exhibit, Survival of the Slowest, presented by Little Ray’s Exhibitions, will teach guests about the incredible and unexpected advantages of being slow, small, and weak. Su…

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Easy, Ecofriendly Disposal at the Virginia Aquarium on September 13

Virginia Beach, VA – Dispose of old electronics responsibly at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s E-Cycling event on Saturday, September 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. Rain or shine, participants can recycle old cellphones, personal electronic items, unneeded prescriptions, cardboard, …

Virginia Aquarium Foundation Welcomes Four New Board Members

Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation has welcomed four new members to the Board of Trustees, responsible for financial and strategic oversight of Foundation projects in conjunction with staff leadership. The Foundation procures and maintains the Aquarium…