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Virginia Beach leaders to get update on the future of the Virginia Aquarium Tuesday

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Later Tuesday, Virginia Beach leaders will be getting updates on the future of the Virginia Aquarium.

The city is considering options as financing the aquarium has become a concern.

Earlier this summer, there was a brief effort to see if a third party could come in and operate the aquarium with the Virginia Aquarium Foundation.

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We know two groups were interested but do not know if that is a route the city is willing to take.

They will be updated at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

We will inform you of any new details as events unfold.

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