RAAW – Reptiles and Amphibians Weekend
Reptiles and Amphibians Weekend March 23-24
Experience a close encounter of the reptile kind! A wide variety of native and exotic reptiles will be on display and in live animal programs. Enjoy seeing unusual reptiles displayed by guest exhibitors, as well as crafts, activities, and reptile-related planetarium shows throughout the weekend. Don’t miss out on the behind-the-scenes tour of the Herpetology Department each day! (Included with Museum admission; planetarium shows and behind-the-scenes tours require an additional ticket)
Schedule of Events
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Time: | Program |
11:00am | Rainbow Puppets: Reptiles & More! (Lower Level Lab) |
12:00pm | Alligator Feeding (Cypress Swamp) |
12:00pm | Live Animal Program (Lower Level Lab) |
12:30pm | Virginia Skies (Planetarium) |
1:00pm | Gila Monster Feeding |
1:00pm | Rainbow Puppets: Reptiles & More! (Lower Level Lab) |
1:30pm | Eclipse (Planetarium) |
2:00pm | Rattlesnake & Cottonmouth Feeding (Cypress Swamp) |
2:30pm | Live Animal Program (Lower Level Lab) |
2:30pm | Herpetology Department Behind-the-Scenes Tour (additional ticket required) |
3:00pm | Live Animal Program (Lower Level Lab) |
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
Time: | Program |
11:00am | Live Animal Program (Lower Level Lab) |
12:00pm | Swamp Turtle Feeding (Cypress Swamp) |
12:00pm | Live Animal Program (Lower Level Lab) |
12:30pm | Virginia Skies (Planetarium) |
1:00pm | Snake Feeding |
1:00pm | Rainbow Puppets: Reptiles & More! (Lower Level Lab) |
1:30pm | Eclipse (Planetarium) |
2:00pm | Pine Snake Feeding (Piedmont Gallery) |
2:30pm | Live Animal Program (Lower Level Lab) |
2:30pm | Herpetology Department Behind-the-Scenes Tour (additional ticket required ) |
3:00pm | Live Animal Program (Lower Level Lab) |
Join our Educators for an up close look at some of our riveting reptiles and amazing amphibians!
Explore the evening skies above Virginia in this classic planetarium presentation. A staff astronomer will discuss seasonal constellations as well as any planets visible. Additional topics may be explored depending on celestial happenings around the time of your visit.
Come to the planetarium to learn all about solar eclipses, how to safely view them, and when your next opportunity will be to see this grand spectacle of nature. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Saturday tickets | Sunday ticketsThanks to these exhibitors!