Twenty minutes away in Newport News, the Virginia Living Museum is a chance for kids to see live animals in indoor and outdoor exhibits. More than 250 species native to Virginia are showcased in interactive, hands-on exhibits and discovery centers. Creatures include land and sea life, including otters, beavers and red wolves. Special tours are provided on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays for an additional fee. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day, then opening at noon on Sundays during remaining months. Closed on Christmas Eve and Day and New Year Day.
Virginia Living Museum
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, 23601 , VA
