Added Adventures For Your Visit
Venture out onto the ocean, explore behind the scenes, meet our experts and come face to face with amazing animals.
Join us out at sea as we search for marine mammals and other wildlife!
Experience our animals and exhibits from a new perspective!
Reserve our facility after hours for a private photo shoot and enjoy a unique backdrop to your special moments!
Book A Photo ShootSupport from our incredible volunteers is vital to the success of our mission and to the daily functioning of the Aquarium. If you're seeking a meaningful way to support conservation efforts, come explore our rewarding volunteer opportunities!
Explore Volunteer Opportunities
9:00am-3:00pm | North Building Promenade Room. All who give blood from April 8-April 28 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice. Plus, all eligible presen…
Grab your clubs and your golfing buddies for this fundraiser at Heron Ridge Golf Club on May 8, brought to you by our title sponsor, Rivers Casino Portsmouth! $1,000 Dolphin …
Second Saturday of the month | 7:30am-9:00am | North Building. Families that have members with different abilities are invited to visit the Aquarium in a calm, comfortable, s…
We've built the ultimate guide to help you make the most of your Membership, including helpful hints for the perfect visit, benefits beyond the Aquarium, and bonus experiences to keep an eye out for!
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The loggerhead is the most abundant species of sea turtle that nests in the United States. One of the larger species of sea turtle, the average weight of adults is around 250 pounds.
Harbor seals are frequent visitors to our area during the winter, when they swim south from New England to escape the more frigid waters of the north.
Thousands of animals. Hundreds of species. One incredible experience.
Learn about animals from all over our blue planet, from the depths of the ocean to the rivers of the rainforest.
Our Animals
