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Walk with the Keeper
at the Virginia Living Museum


TOURS AVAILABLE Tuesdays  and Thursdays at 8:15am:

June 4 - Aug. 29, 2013

Walk with the Keeper

 
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A unique experience awaits you as you Walk with the Keeper....See what
happens before the museum opens!   Wake up the animals, experience their morning feedings and help ready the animals for a wild day at the Virginia Living Museum!


Guided by the animal keeper, journey to areas of the museum where visitors are not allowed.  Your tour will bring you to the following stops:Walk with the Keeper

  • Animal holding area 
  • Animal food prep facility
  • Viewing of morning feedings for following animals: (pending availability) otter, birds in coastal aviary, bobcat, red wolves, turkey and deer
  • Experience morning animal release from safe houses
  • Witness otter, coastal aviary, turkey, bobcat or wolf enrichment activities (pending availability)
Join a small group of visitors (no more than 10) for a truly unique experience as you walk with the keeper along the outdoor trail when the museum is closed to the general public. Our tour begins promptly at 8:15am so arrive by 8am. Wait at front glass doors for the Keeper to arrive.

Note: Wear comfortable shoes~ dress for weather. Be prepared for extended walking.


Have your individual questions answered by the keeper in a behind-the-scenes tour catered to your interests.

Tours last 45 minutes. Advanced tickets must be purchased.

Cost: $10 VLM members, $12 non-members (in addition to museum admission)

Purchase tickets now

(Note: Member tickets not available on Museumtix. Members please call 757-595-1900 for tickets. Tickets must be purchased by 5 p.m. the evening before the tour.) 

 


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