Come SEA beyond the surface at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center! With immersive exhibits, interactive experiences, and many of the region’s beloved creatures, the Virginia Aquarium has fun for all ages. Navigate through the colorful and captivating jellies gallery to learn about the jelly lifecycle and touch a moon jelly. Come face-to-face with a sea turtle or be awed by the spotted eagle rays and a zebra shark while walking underwater in the Red Sea Tunnel.Â
Unleash your imagination while playing the role of a veterinarian or field biologist in the Windows into Animal Care gallery – which invites guests to observe real-life animal examinations on occasion and water quality testing through nearby windows. Beyond the Aquarium walls, find yourself in tune with Virginia wildlife on the nature trail or step outdoors to the outdoor play area with hands-on activities teaching the role of watersheds in the environment and the impacts humans have on our waterways – all while crawling through fun tunnels, blowing bubbles, building in the sand and more.
For the most exclusive experience at the Virginia Aquarium, book a behind-the-scenes tour. Guided by experienced educators, walk behind the exhibits to get a closer look at the animals and state-of-the-art technology.
For even more adventure, reserve your ticket on an Aquarium Boat Tour to go dolphin watching on the Atlantic Ocean. Come aboard for an unforgettable excursion in search of Virginia’s most common and charismatic marine mammal, the bottlenose dolphin.
