Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center - Virginia Beach, VA

Address:717 General Booth Blvd
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Tel: (757) 437-4949

What does a horseshoe crab's mouth feels like? If you said "toothbrush" its probably because you touched one at the Virginia Marine Science Museum. At this tremendous (45 acres) and tremendously entertaining facility you'll be able to see and play with stingrays and other creatures of the water in over 300 hands-on exhibits. Whale and dolphin-watching boat trips are also available on a seasonal basis.

Extras: Movies, Tours.

Open 9 am to 7 pm. $$$ (Expensive)

Take a journey of water through Virginia's marine environment and catch a glimpse into a world seldom seen by many! The Virginia Aquarium is one of the top facilities in the country with more than 700,000 gallons of aquariums and live animal habitats, over 300 hands-on exhibits, an outdoor aviary, ten acres of marsh habitat and a 1/3-mile nature trail. Getting to know the area's real "locals" which make Virginia's waters their home has never been more fun. Animal highlights include sharks, sea turtles, harbor seals, river otters, stingrays and more. Seasonal whale and dolphin watching boat trips, and pontoon boat trips take you to the animals for a truly educational adventure and much more!