Enjoy insider news and updates from Robin Sutker, Bird and Mammal Curator at the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News, Virginia. Every VLM animal has a story and this blog will share updates and behind the scenes tours and will introduce our new animal ambassadors. 
Every other week, we get a shipment of feed and hay and straw. The straw that we get is used for bedding in the animals’ dens. It makes for a nice insulated bedding in the cold weather, is fairly affordable, and is easy to clean….
Some days out on the trail are a bit soggy. The rain doesn’t seem to affect the critters too much, sometimes they even seem to like being out in a light rain. When early spring sneaks up on us, it always amazes me how quickly…
This weekend, the VLM is hosting an Earth Day Celebration that includes an animal enrichment day. There will be several chances to see the animals play and enjoy interactions with their keepers. There will be many different critters out exercising in the new and improved…
Today, at the gray fox exhibit, there was a little visitor who was exploring the top of the fox’s den. The pollen didn’t seem to bother him one bit! Check him out:
Spring has sprung and it’s a time for new beginnings. Since Easter is coming up this weekend, I though ya’ll might enjoy some pictures of one of our program bunnies enjoying some love and attention from one of our keepers. This bunny is actually a…
Time to get supplies! Taking care of a large group of native Virginia critters takes lots of shopping and cleaning. Each day we need to clean and feed and take care of the critters. This involves many activities, including trips to wholesale warehouses, grocery stores,…
Yesterday was such a lovely day out on the trail. It was nice to feel that spring may finally be on its way after all of these cold and damp days recently. Because it was so nice out, Mr. Red Fox was in a very…
Did you know the the VLM is home to a few non-releasable Eastern Screech Owls (Otus Asio)? This adorable little bird can be heard amongst the trees in the evening. The screech owl was given it’s name because when it calls, amongst it’s many vocalizations,…
It’s feeling a lot like springtime out there today. This coming weekend, the VLM is having a groundhog’s day celebration to answer the big question, will he or won’t he? Will the groundhog see his shadow and scamper back into his burrow for 6 more…
Well, the weather has gotten a bit more wintry lately. Last week, you may have noticed a bit of the white stuff on the ground. I had a chance to snap a few pictures of some sights around the museum as well as some of…
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