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🦁 Zoos & Aquariums for Kids in Chesapeake, VA

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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center aquarium in Chesapeake, VA🐠 Aquarium
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The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center offers an immersive underwater adventure where kids can get up close with sea turtles, sharks, river otters, and thousands of marine animals native to Virginia's coastal waters. With interactive touch pools, an impressive IMAX theater, and hands-on educational programs, this 800,000-gallon facility transforms ocean learning into an exciting family experience that combines entertainment with environmental stewardship.

🕑 3-4 hours (allow 2-3 hours for exhibits and add 45 minutes if watching an IMAX film)

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