Shark Day
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Dive into a day all about sharks at the Virginia Living Museum.
Sharks play an important role in keeping our oceans healthy, and Shark Day is designed to help guests better understand these fascinating animals through hands-on activities, keeper talks, photo opportunities, and conservation-focused experiences for the whole family.
Throughout the day, guests can explore shark and ray biofacts, meet local conservation and research partners, learn how sharks use the Chesapeake Bay, and even touch a shark in our touch pool.
Event Highlights
Guided Activities
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM unless otherwise noted
Shark & Ray Conservation Table
Get up close with exciting shark and ray biofacts while learning how we can help protect these incredible ocean animals.
Chain Dogfish Keeper Talk
10:30 AM | Touch Pool
Meet one of our shark species and learn more about their behaviors, habitats, and importance in the ecosystem.
Chesapeake Bay Aquarium Feeding
2:30 PM
Discover how sharks use the Chesapeake Bay as a nursery and feeding ground during this special feeding presentation.
VIMS Shark Research Experience
Learn how shark research is happening right here in Virginia through hands-on activities focused on what it’s like to be a shark scientist.
Virginia Aquarium Shark Conservation Activities
Explore shark biodiversity and conservation through interactive activities and shark biofacts.
On Your Own Activities
Available all week | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Located at the How Life Survives Desk
Shark Scavenger Hunt
Explore the Museum as you search for sharks and discover ways we can help protect them.
What Type of Shark Are You?
Learn about the diversity of sharks and rays while discovering which ocean dweller matches your personality.
Touch a Shark
All month long, guests can touch chain catsharks in the touch pool.
Shark Photo Opportunities
Available July 1–31
Capture a few jawsome memories during your visit with shark-themed photo stations located throughout the Museum.
Shark Cage Photo Opportunity
Megalodon Shark Jaw Display
Shark Cutout & Platform
Special Virginia Living Museum Shark Photo Filter available via QR code
Add-On Experience
Cold-Blooded Behind-the-Scenes Tour
2:00 PM
Go behind the scenes for an exclusive look at some of our cold-blooded residents.
Up to 10 participants
Ages 8 and up
Please note: this experience is not wheelchair accessible
Pricing:
Members: $25
Non-Members: $30
Included with Museum admission (with the exception of add-on experiences).
Some experiences may have limited capacity.
Sharks play an important role in keeping our oceans healthy, and Shark Day is designed to help guests better understand these fascinating animals through hands-on activities, keeper talks, photo opportunities, and conservation-focused experiences for the whole family.
Throughout the day, guests can explore shark and ray biofacts, meet local conservation and research partners, learn how sharks use the Chesapeake Bay, and even touch a shark in our touch pool.
Event Highlights
Guided Activities
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM unless otherwise noted
Shark & Ray Conservation Table
Get up close with exciting shark and ray biofacts while learning how we can help protect these incredible ocean animals.
Chain Dogfish Keeper Talk
10:30 AM | Touch Pool
Meet one of our shark species and learn more about their behaviors, habitats, and importance in the ecosystem.
Chesapeake Bay Aquarium Feeding
2:30 PM
Discover how sharks use the Chesapeake Bay as a nursery and feeding ground during this special feeding presentation.
VIMS Shark Research Experience
Learn how shark research is happening right here in Virginia through hands-on activities focused on what it’s like to be a shark scientist.
Virginia Aquarium Shark Conservation Activities
Explore shark biodiversity and conservation through interactive activities and shark biofacts.
On Your Own Activities
Available all week | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Located at the How Life Survives Desk
Shark Scavenger Hunt
Explore the Museum as you search for sharks and discover ways we can help protect them.
What Type of Shark Are You?
Learn about the diversity of sharks and rays while discovering which ocean dweller matches your personality.
Touch a Shark
All month long, guests can touch chain catsharks in the touch pool.
Shark Photo Opportunities
Available July 1–31
Capture a few jawsome memories during your visit with shark-themed photo stations located throughout the Museum.
Shark Cage Photo Opportunity
Megalodon Shark Jaw Display
Shark Cutout & Platform
Special Virginia Living Museum Shark Photo Filter available via QR code
Add-On Experience
Cold-Blooded Behind-the-Scenes Tour
2:00 PM
Go behind the scenes for an exclusive look at some of our cold-blooded residents.
Up to 10 participants
Ages 8 and up
Please note: this experience is not wheelchair accessible
Pricing:
Members: $25
Non-Members: $30
Included with Museum admission (with the exception of add-on experiences).
Some experiences may have limited capacity.
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Where is it happening?
524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA, United States, Virginia 23601
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Host or PublisherVirginia Living Museum
