The Virginia Aquarium celebrates the holidays with Holi-Rays event

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center's new event, Holi-Rays, will bring holiday cheer to the aquarium this December.
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Virginia Beach exploring new ownership options for Aquarium, not ruling out a possible sale

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — For nearly 40 years, people have come to see all things under the sea at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. But could the need for expensive facility ...
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Why future of beloved Virginia Aquarium is uncertain in Virginia Beach amid 'substantial concerns'

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach city officials will review more information in an effort to firm up the uncertain future of the beloved Virginia Aquarium. In an update shared with WTKR on Tuesday ...
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A sneak peek inside the Virginia Aquarium's newly renovated South Building

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Everywhere you look at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center there is a chance to touch, push, or in some way interact with the exhibits that can become alive. It's all ...
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Needing a long-term fix, Virginia Beach allocates $40K to aquarium's sustainability effort

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach City Council on Tuesday voted to give $40,000 to the Virginia Aquarium Foundation for a study on long-term sustainability. The sustainability of the Virginia ...
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Virginia Aquarium named one of the top places for families to visit to nationwide

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Aquarium is attracting national attention as one of the top places for families to go to! TripAdvisor announced on Monday that the Virginia Beach favorite has earned ...
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60+ turtles hatch at North End Beach in Virginia Beach: Virginia Aquarium

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Loggerhead turtle nest in North End Beach yielded over 60 hatchlings. On June 23, Virginia Aquarium volunteers found the nest while doing a routine beach check, according to ...
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2022 analysis reveals aquarium had $257M impact on Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Aquarium had an economic impact of $257 million on the City of Virginia Beach. In the 2022 fiscal year, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center supported more ...
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Virginia Aquarium recycles Christmas trees for dune restoration

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Aquarium is looking to recycle up to 200 live Christmas trees to help with dune restoration. They are working with the nonprofit Marine Stewards of America to ...
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Virginia Aquarium Foundation asks Virginia Beach to stop looking into 3rd-party operator

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Could Virginia Beach stop looking into a potential third-party operator for the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center and give the aquarium’s foundation a larger ...

Ancient shark tooth discovered at Virginia Beach’s North End. Could it be from a megalodon?

One of the most fearsome predators to rule the seas millions of years ago may have left something behind at Virginia Beach’s ...