Discover a playful way to take a piece of the Virginia Living Museum home with you. Our collectible trading cards celebrate Virginia’s native animals in our care and invite guests of all ages to connect more deeply with the wildlife that calls the Museum home.
Trading cards can be earned by engaging with our team during select Keeper Talks, Animal Encounters, and other unique Museum events.
Visit often, explore with curiosity, and see how many you can collect! Each card is a small reminder of the wonder, learning, and conservation happening here every day.
Explore the trading card library
Click each trading card below to learn more about the animal.
North American River Otter
Collect by becoming a member.
Snapping Turtle
Collect by booking an ambassador animal encounter or a deluxe birthday party add-on.
North American Porcupine
Collect by booking an Animal Training Experience or Ambassador Animal Encounter with our porcupine.
American Mastodon
Collect by completing the Mastodon Mystery Scavenger Hunt.
American Alligator
Collect in person at RAAW 2026 or by attending an Alligator keeper talk or feeding.
Bald Eagle
Collect by attending Military Appreciation 2026.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Collect during a T.Rex Trek (1st and 3rd of every month).
Peregrine Falcon
Collect by attending Raptor Grand Opening or Raptor Chats ONLY.
* very limited
Monarch Butterfly
Collect by being the first 100 people to purchase a pollinator cup at the Wings & Wonders (Butterfly Haven opening) event.
Want to start your trading card collection?
Start your trading card journey at the Virginia Living Museum. Cards can be earned in several ways throughout your visit:
- Book an Animal Encounter and receive a collectible card as part of the experience
- Become a Museum member
- Join a behind-the-scenes tour
- Attend select events
- Have a meaningful conversation with our staff
Each card celebrates one of the Museum’s animals and the people who care for them, making every card a fun reminder of the wildlife you discovered during your visit.
Each card celebrates one of the Museum’s animals and the people who care for them—making every card a fun reminder of your visit and the wildlife you discovered along the way.
