Virginia Living Museum reopens Sat., June 6, 2020

ByOlivia Bada

Virginia Living Museum reopens Sat., June 6, 2020

Finally we can return to see the otters, snakes, fish, birds, seahorses and so much more! Head down to the Virginia Living Museum they are all waiting to see you and your kiddos!

Virginia Living Museum reopens Sat., June 6, 2020

The Virginia Living Museum is announced, under the guidelines of the Commonwealth of Virginia SAFER AT HOME: PHASE TWO, that the animal attraction will reopen to all guests on Saturday June 6 at 9am. 

For eighty-two days, the Animal Welfare and Conservation Team essential staff have remained onsite to care for over 1,000 native mammals, birds, reptiles/amphibians, fishes and gardens. This devoted group of staffers emphasize that the animals indeed miss human interaction and will welcome the return of guests. 

 Safety guidelines will be strictly followed to protect guests, staff, volunteers, and the VLM animals:

  • All staff, volunteers, and visitors age 10+ are required to wear face coverings.
  • There will be one way directional pathways.
  • Social distancing will be enforced.
  • No one with a fever or symptoms of COVID 19 or known exposure to a COVID 19 case in the prior 14 days, is permitted in the establishment.
  • Limited capacity will be set per official state guidelines. 

Any public location where people are present provides an inherent risk of exposure to COVID 19 and the Virginia Living Museum can not guarantee a guest will not be exposed during a visit. The following high touch areas will remain closed:

  • Wild Side Café
  • Wild Things Museum Store
  • Dinosaur Discovery Trail
  • Children’s Learning Garden
  • All Planetarium Shows/Abbitt Planetarium
  • Changing Exhibit Gallery 
  • Discovery Centers 

They can’t wait to see your smiling faces again! Hope to see you soon!

Virginia Living Museum

524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
Get directions
757-595-1900 

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    Olivia Bada is one of the driving forces behind WilliamsburgFamilies.com, a trusted resource for locals and visitors alike. With over 14 years of experience curating the best family-friendly events, activities, and attractions in Williamsburg, VA, Olivia has become a trusted writer in the community. Her passion for connecting families to their local area is evident in the comprehensive guides, event listings, and reviews she shares on the site. She shares information on local events including Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Jamestown Settlement, Historic Yorktown, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, New Town, Merchants Square, York River State Park, Chippokes State Park and Yorktown Battlefield View all posts CEO

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