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While in Virginia, visitors can go to the Malaysian Peat Swamp, the Red Sea, or even Indonesia’s Flores Island – all at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach. The center has numerous exhibits for visitors to explore and houses over 12,000 animals from over 700 different species such as spotted eagle rays, Komodo dragons, and cuttlefish.
The Bay and Ocean pavilion shows the journey of different bodies of water in Virginia while the Chesapeake Bay Aquarium showcases the different species that can be found in the Chesapeake Bay.
Other exhibits include the Marsh Pavilion, the Chesapeake Light Tower Aquarium, and Restless Planet. Visitors can also explore the outdoor nature trail and the half-acre aviary that’s at the center.
717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, Phone: 757-385-3474
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