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Welcome to the Virginia Living Museum
Virginia’s Animal Attraction & Dino Destination
The Virginia Living Museum is a successful public-private partnership, since 1966, between the City of Newport News and the Virginia Living Museum, a 501 (c)(3) organization. Together we connect people to nature through educational experiences that promote conservation.
BUILT by the Community, BELOVED by the Community and SUSTAINED by the Community, the Museum depends on private donations to succeed. We appreciate your financial contribution to support engaging education, animal welfare and conservation experiences for you and your family. Please consider a gift to our Annual Fund or a planned gift to our Endowment for future sustainability.
What You’ll See
Animals in Action
The Virginia Living Museum is home to more than 250 species of animals found in Virginia including reptiles, mammals, birds and fish. We provide a sanctuary for orphaned, non-releasable or injured animals.
Happening Today
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Our ambassador American alligator, Newt, recently had an enrichment trip to the Chesapeake Bay tank! The Herpetology Curator and Education Staff joined him on his adventure and were excited to see him interacting with a new environment!
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Torture walk. That's like taking me out for all you can eat sushi and telling me I can't have any
That's a little creepy
I knew he would say the Bee Hive! LOVE IT!
He looks amazing Scoops!!!!
What is your favorite exhibit that you have helped create?
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Wow !!!
Does that Dino make sounds?
Way to go Mr. Scott
Cooool Mask!
My brother!!!!!!!
Very enlightening! Am enjoying Scott's talk very much!!
Did you make the dinos that are on the dino trail at the VLM?
What is the coolest thing that you have been able to create?
What is your academic background?
How big is the dino that you are standing next to?
Why is that dino in the shop?
How much does it weigh?
Come see DINO ON THE LOOSE May 15 at 11am and 1pm on the Dinosaur Discovery Trail! thevlm.org/events/dino-on-the-loose/
Support the Museum and the exhibits department during the Living Otter Ball: NOW through May 20th! Get started here: give.classy.org/livingotterball
The Living Otter Ball is sponsored by: Presenting Sponsor, TowneBank Abbitt Realty Co. Ferguson W.M. Jordan Company Huntington Ingalls Industries Riverside Harry & Judy Wason Charlie & Mari Ann Banks Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. Cell Phone Zone Bowditch Ford Jeff's Flower's of Course Hampton House Auctions Auctioneers - Appraisers - Estate Sellers Heather Hughes Photography The St. George Brewing Company The Vacation Channel