Celebrate the Winter Wildlife Festival at the Aquarium with children's activities, stories, and games in this exclusive Members-Only morning before the Aquarium opens. The program will include indoor and outdoor (weather permitting) activities, so don't forget to dress for winter! Tickets also include admission to the Aquarium at 9am.

Welcome Members! Members are required to reserve a time slot for each visit at no additional charge. Please visit here to learn how to reserve your spot.

Following the regional resort parking schedule, the City of Virginia Beach will charge a modest fee to park in Virginia Aquarium parking lots from April 1 through October 31, 2022. Member parking is FREE. To activate your free parking, please call Membership Services at 757-385-0279. Additional information:

https://www.virginiaaquarium.com/plan-your-visit/parking-directions

The last entry for general admission is at 3:30pm daily. Member admission is available until 4:00p.m.

***If you receive an error message while checking out, please call (757) 385-3474 and use option 3 to connect with our Guest Services team and confirm your ticket purchase. Ticket purchases generally go through despite the error, all you need to do is call to confirm.***

 

 

Open Daily.   9:00 am – 5 pm

Parking is $5/car (April 1 -October 31) and is payable by credit card at kiosks conveniently located at each Aquarium parking lot. For more information please visit: https://www.virginiaaquarium.com/plan-your-visit/parking-directions

The last entry for general admission is at 3:30pm daily. Member admission is available until 4:00p.m.

Thank you for purchasing your tickets online! We look forward to SEAing soon and hope you enjoy your visit. Please click here for more details.

Adult (Ages 18-61)
Senior (Ages 62+)
Youth (Ages 5-17)
Child (Ages 4 and under)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peer from atop the Chesapeake Light Tower aquarium to learn about sea turtles species - their diets, behaviors, and species survival plan - and the backstory of the turtles in our care.

- Each program runs for about 45 minutes
- Participants must be at least 8 years old
- Participants must be at least 48" tall
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying, participating adult (18+)
- Phones, cameras, and other loose articles are not permitted on the tours.

Join us for an unforgettable ~2.5 hour adventure in search of whales, dolphins, seals,and seabirds. Staff & volunteers trained by Aquarium experts share a program built upon our own research and conservation efforts and three decades of experience. We adhere to all responsible wildlife viewing guidelines.

Guests should check-in 30 minutes prior to the boat departure time at the dock adjacent to the Main Building parking lot at 717 General Booth Blvd. Day-of tickets are available onsite if space allows.

Trips are subject to boating conditions,but will not be canceled due to precipitation. Cancelations are made as far in advance as possible, and you will be contacted with the opportunity to reschedule your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable unless the trip has been cancelled by the Virginia Aquarium.

Tips & What to Wear Please dress in layers, non-skid shoes, and appropriately for the elements. All children under 3 must be included in your reservation, per U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

 

 

Step behind the scenes of the Restless Planet to watch a feeding with the largest and heaviest lizards on Earth. The Virginia Aquarium is home to three Komodo dragons that are trained to a target pole and laser pointer which makes daily interactions, such as feedings, safe for both dragons and handlers.

- Each program runs for about 45 minutes
- Participants must be at least 8 years old
- Participants must be at least 48" tall
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying, participating adult (18+)
- Phones, cameras, and other loose articles are not permitted on the tours.
- Participants must be able to navigate stairs

 

Join us above the Norfolk Canyon exhibit to see our sharks from a new perspective. Our team will share in-depth knowledge on the shark species that reside here, as well as details on their diet, their behaviors, and the Norfolk Canyon itself, lying deep in the Atlantic Ocean nearly 60 miles off the coast.

- Each program runs for about 45 minutes
- Participants must be at least 8 years old
- Participants must be at least 48" tall
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying, participating adult (18+)
- Phones, cameras, and other loose articles are not permitted on the tours.
- Participants must be able to navigate stairs

The Virginia Aquarium is home to a massive network of water processing infrastructure. Learn about the water quality process and filtration systems behind the Chesapeake Bay Aquarium, a 50,000-gallon exhibit that cycles 600 gallons of water per minute.

- Each program runs for about 45 minutes
- Participants must be at least 8 years old
- Participants must be at least 48" tall
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying, participating adult (18+)
- Phones, cameras, and other loose articles are not permitted on the tours.

Families that have members with any ability are invited to visit the Aquarium in a calm, comfortable, sensory-friendly environment. Explore at your own pace before we open the doors to the general public.

Don't forget your ID and plan to join us for a special evening scheduled just for adults (21+ only)! Whether you bring a friend or choose to come alone, you are invited to leisurely enjoy all of the animals and exhibits, free from daytime crowds and high-energy kiddos.

ID is required at the door and drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

We want to offer something special for member families with parents who work during our normal operating hours. We invite these families to join us for a special extended opening time on March 21 . This is an exclusive Members Only offering!