Butterfly Haven is Now Open Through September!

Zorro

Harris Hawk, Zorro

Zorro came to The VLM in 2025.

Nora

Nora the River Otter

The Virginia Living Museum is thrilled to announce the arrival of Nora, a delightful North American river otter, who is set to join the Museum after her heartwarming rescue and care at the Maryland Zoo and will join the VLM’s mission to educate the public about the importance of protecting native species and habitats. Later this […]

Chesapeake Chuck

Groundhog with Broccoli Chesapeake Chuck

Chesapeake Chuck is the Virginia Living Museum resident groundhog. Watch for him every February 2nd when he predicts Hampton Roads weather with WAVY-TV Meteorologist, Jeremy Wheeler. The ability of the famous Punxsutawney Phil to accurately forecast weather may be questionable, but early February is a good time to find out more about this interesting animal that […]

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