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Predator Vs. Prey

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.
Parking Lot 6

When

May 17, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Embrace your wild side and come play a game of chase that predator and prey have to "play" to survive every day. We'll be playing with water guns to explore the way these different animals interact. Do you think the number of predator and prey will affect each other? Let's find out while we have some fun.

Wear shoes you can run in and clothes you don't mind getting wet.

Little Deer at HMSP

About National Kids to Parks Day

Virginia State Parks celebrates National Kids to Parks Day on the third Saturday in May by offering a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, from nature scavenger hunts and ranger-led hikes to fishing clinics and flora and fauna wagon rides. This annual event encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about wildlife and engaging in hands-on environmental education.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-781-7400
Email Address: HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov