PUBLIC US AQUARIUMS BY STATE

Virginia / VA Public Aquariums

Chincoteague


Name of the Aquarium :
Chicoteague Island Aquarium

Address :
Landmark Plaza along N Main St, Chincoteague, Virginia,

Phone :
757-336-2212

Url :
http://www.assateague.com/aquarium.html

The Island Aquarium provides a unique opportunity to experience local marine life up close doing everyday things such as eating, shedding, or just swimming around. A 'touch tank' allows visitors to actually touch live horseshoe crabs, spider crabs, starfish, whelks, and other marine animals. In season, local fish, eels, skates, jelly fish, and diamond back terrapins can be viewed in other tanks and aquariums. A marsh exhibit including live grasses, mussels, etc., and a dry lab table are also present

Virginia Beach


Name of the Aquarium :
Virginia Marine Science Museum

Address :
717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451

Phone :
(757) 425-FISH

Url :
http://www.vmsm.com

The museum introduces you to the variety of aquatic animals and plants that are native to Virginia. From the freshwater of a coastal river to the Chesapeake Bay to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Many hands-on displays and educational programs, as well as an IMAX theater. One of the top ten most visited aquariums in the nation.