Behind the Scenes
Life Support at Chesapeake Bay Aquarium
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.
- 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.
When & Where
Behind the Scenes Tour
Plenty of tickets
Friday, August 12
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, August 19
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, August 26
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, September 2
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, September 9
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, September 16
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, September 23
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, September 30
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, October 7
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, October 14
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, October 21
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, October 28
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, November 4
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, November 11
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, November 18
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, November 25
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, December 2
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, December 9
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, December 16
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, December 23
10:15 AM
Behind the Scenes Tour
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Friday, December 30
10:15 AM
Recommended Shows (3)
Sharks Behind the Scenes
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
- 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
Next event8/12/2022 1:45 PM
Sea Turtles Behind the Scenes
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.
Next event8/13/2022 12:00 PM
Komodo Dragons Behind the Scenes
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 four 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
- 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
Next event8/15/2022 12:15 PM