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Bay Lab Open
Where
First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
When
April 11, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it! The Bay Lab provide guests with a one of a kind look into what some consider the jewel of Virginia. Located within the main visitor center, the Bay Lab is welcome to all ages. Interact with our hands on topographic sand box and come meet our Diamondback Terrapin animal ambassadors. Stop by during our open hours to chat with a ranger and learn more about the bay and its importance.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-412-2300
Email Address: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Bay Lab Open - April 5, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Open - April 6, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Open - April 14, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Open - April 26, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Open - April 27, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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