Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Brown trout were introduced to Virginia from Europe in the late 19th century as a sport fish. They are known for their voracious feeding habits but are also known ironically for their guile and elusiveness.

Heads Up! The Virginia Living Museum planetarium is CLOSED today for maintenance, but will reopen tomorrow. 

Wild Explorations

Heads Up! The Changing Exhibit Gallery, where our Wild Explorations exhibit lives, will close at 3PM today in preparation for an after hours event!