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Mermaids are back at The Virginia Aquarium!

March 12, 2025

MERMAIDS at the Virginia Aquarium

Mermaids are back, this April at the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach!

When: April 16, 17, 18, 19, 2025 from 6-9pm. Doors open at 5:45 pm. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your ticket time to check-in and receive your wristband for your mermaid viewing. 

Where: Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach VA

Cost:

  • Each ticket for admission is $42.95. A ticket is required for attendees of all ages.
  • A behind-the-scenes mermaid experience is available for $75 to meet and interact with the diving mermaids privately after their swim (this ticket includes the admission to the Mermaid event)

Description: Dive into a mer-magical night at the Virginia Aquarium, presented by PRA Group! Come face-to-face with a real mermaid or merman swimming in the Red Sea Aquarium, and enjoy an evening of special mermaid encounters, photo opportunities, and interactive activities.

For more information & Tickets for Mermaids at Virginia Aquarium Click HERE.

 

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Events, mermaids, and Virginia Aquarium
Categories: Events and Virginia Beach

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