Aquarium Experiences
Be sure to enjoy all the experiences that are included with your ticket plus a few experiences that cost a small fee!
Up Close & Personal
Our staff can occasionally be found among the exhibits with one of our Animal Ambassadors, ready to give you an up-close encounter and to answer your questions!
Divers in Aquariums
Keep a careful lookout for our divers performing regularly scheduled maintenance in the largest aquariums. Chat with an Aquarium Educator nearby if you have any questions!
Gallery Programs
On occasion, Aquarium Educators conduct Q & A sessions at selected aquariums and exhibits.
Virtual Reality Pods
Enjoy our fully immersive simulators with stunning wrap-around sound and multi-directional movement. Settle in comfortably and experience beautiful and thrilling adventures and you will feel transported to many other worlds. Ages 5+ | $8 (Members $6)
Grab, Go, Show Bags
As you journey through the Aquarium, keep your eyes peeled for our Educators and their iconic messenger bags. They are hoping you will stop them and ask them what they have inside. They are ready for your inquisitive mind!
Watershed Warriors
Wednesday through Saturday | 10am-2pm | Nature Trail, Owls Creek Garden & Deck
Summers only. Explore Owls Creek with enthusiastic guides and become an eco-champion through interactive science activities.
Discovery Garden
Wednesdays | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meet us on the Coastal Garden Deck for playtime fun focusing on nature and art activities geared towards early learners.
Included with Admission & FREE for Members! Weather-dependent.
Guest Quests
Get interactive and try these Guest Quests during your next Aquarium visit!
Click on the titles below to select your quest!
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
Guest Quest
Search for these animals and determine if you think they are beautiful.
Chesapeake Bay Aquarium ID
Guest Quest
Can you find these animals in the Chesapeake Bay Aquarium?
Color My World
Guest Quest
See if you can spot these brightly colored animals during your visit!
Cool Coverings
Guest Quest
Fins, feathers, spines, and scales can protect these animals. Can you find examples?
Red Sea Aquarium ID
Guest Quest
Check out the Red Sea Tunnel and look for these incredible animals!
Sharks and Their Kin
Guest Quest
Get to know the Aquarium's resident sharks and their not-so-distant cousins, rays!
Shell Game
Guest Quest
Shells can protect even the largest animals. See if you can spot these shells!
Move With Me
Guest Quest
Learn what adaptations can be seen in the way other animals move.
Skeleton Crew
Guest Quest
See if you can find these animals with interesting bone and skeleton adaptations.
Boat Quests
Make your next boat tour unique and even more exciting with a Boat Quest. Click on the titles below to select your printable quest!
Know Your Nos
Boat Quest
Learn the rules of the ocean and find these signs during your tour.
Fish on the Fly
Boat Quest
Fishing birds? See if you can spot these feathered fishers during your boat tour.
Spot a Jelly
Boat Quest
They aren't always easy to spot, but see how many jellies you can find on your tour!