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Critter Chow

Location of Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144.
Visitor Center

When

April 25, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters. Explore their diets, natural behaviors, and the important roles they play in our ecosystem.

As our rangers demonstrate the feeding process, they’ll share fascinating facts about these amazing creatures and answer your questions. It's a fantastic opportunity for families and animal enthusiasts to connect with wildlife up close! Don’t miss out on this chance to see our critters in action and deepen your understanding of these incredible reptiles! 

black rat snake crawls on log in the forest

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-592-3556
Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Critter Chow - March 7, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Critter Chow - March 14, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Critter Chow - March 21, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Critter Chow - March 28, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Critter Chow - April 4, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Critter Chow - April 11, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Critter Chow - April 18, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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