The Virginia Aquarium, the third most visited attraction in Virginia, needs millions to extend its life by a decade, and officials are pushing for more investment.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The third most visited attraction in Virginia is nearing 40 years old and needs millions of dollars in repairs to extend its useful life by about a decade, Virginia Beach City Council members heard on Tuesday.
However, the Virginia Aquarium is not just an attraction, officials emphasized, and they believe it deserves more investment not only from philanthropists but also from the state government.
“We often say the aquarium is our aquarium, because it truly belongs to the people of Virginia Beach,” said Dan Peterson, chair of the Virginia Aquarium Foundation. “It…
