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Behind-the-Scenes Tours

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Behind the Scenes Tours

Go behind the scenes and get a closer look at the Virginia Living Museum’s animals and exhibits! Tours can be customized for families, couples or small groups (not to exceed 9 people). These unique opportunities give you a chance to experience how our Animal Welfare Staff cares for the animals in an up-close and personal setting.

Call to create your custom tour!


Animal Training & Enrichment

Discover the ways we use training and enrichment to care for our animals’ physical and mental wellbeing! Learn how our keepers teach our animals voluntary behaviors that enable them to take an active role in their own care. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Museum’s enrichment collection and make your own enrichment for an animal!

Current Available Dates: 3/22, 4/5, 4/10, 4/19, 5/3, 5/17, 5/31

Timeframe: 11am, 45 minutes

Capacity: 8 (recommended for ages 6 and up. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult)

Cost: $30 per person, in addition to Museum admission

Guest Tip: Wear comfortable shoes; tour may involve a short walk on the Boardwalk Trail depending on weather. Note that the tour will begin near a diet preparation area where carnivore food such as meat, mice, and fish may be being prepared.

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Ambassador Animal Encounters

The Virginia Living Museum cares for a wide variety of animals, but some aren’t commonly seen in the wild. Join our education team for an up-close ambassador encounter where you will learn about their adaptations, habitats, how we care for them, and their role in our ecosystem. Our expert educators are happy to answer your questions and share all about our amazing animals.

Capacity: Up to 8 guests

Cost: Member Price: $120 / Non-Member Pricing: $135 in addition to  Museum admission)

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Reserve a Tour Now!

  • Call our Reservations Department at 757-534-7410, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm or email us.
  • Payment must be made at the time of the reservation. We accept American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa over the phone.
  • Cancellation Policy: $10.00 fee per person if cancellation occurs 2 or more weeks before program, within two weeks fee is raised to $25.00 per person. Rescheduling program has no fee or penalty.