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| Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center |
| An adventure you won't soon forget! Formerly Virginia Marine Science Museum. Explore over 700,000 gallons of one of the best aquariums and live animal habitats in the country at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Check out the hundreds of hands-on exhibits, outdoor aviary, nature trail, and marshlands. Plus you won't want to miss the 3D IMAX® Theater. Of course with a screen six stories tall and eight stories wide, it'd be impossible to miss! From the rivers to the Chesapeake Bay and finally, into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, this journey of water through Virginia introduces you to the many aquatic animals and plants that are native to the state. See the largest collection of Chesapeake Bay fishes and meet a horseshoe crab at the Chesapeake Bay touch pool. Observe Loggerhead, Kemp's ridley, and Green turtles in the Chesapeake Light Tower Aquarium. Watch in wonder as sharks, stingrays and other ocean dwellers navigate Norfolk Canyon Aquarium. Learn about the science of oceanography through engaging, hands-on exhibits. Does a stingray really feel like wet bologna? What do a horseshoe crab's mouth and a toothbrush have in common? Find out for yourself at the two touch pools. Examine skulls, shells, shark jaws, and other artifacts at the Curiosity Carts. Try out some of the 300 interactive exhibits to learn more about marshes, the Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. |
| 717 General Booth Blvd |
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| Virginia Beach |
| VA |
| 23451-4811 |
9-5 daily; closed Christmas & Thanksgiving Day
June-August until 7pm |
| 3-11 yrs $7.95; adults $11.95; seniors 62+ $10.95; IMAX additional cost |
| (757) 385-3474 |
| http://virginiaaquarium.com |
 | | Jerry Z, Co-op Member | | Great day trip. Lots of interaction for the children. We even were able to pet a baby alligator. We go every year. |
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 | | T.M., Co-op Member | | Our entire family really enjoyed this aquarium. It is pretty big , so be prepared for walking. There are plenty of exhibits and even outdoor exhibits through an array of walking trails. The gift shop had really cute items and the staff was very helpful. |
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 | | Wendy, Co-op Member | | I used to have a yearly membership to the Aquarium, and while my son enjoyed it, there is so much construction going on that a large portion of the center isn't open. I'm sure it will be great once everything is done, but until it is, we didn't find it all that great. |
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