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Turtle Day Shellebration

Location of Twin Lakes State Park in Virginia

Where

Twin Lakes State Park, 788 Twin Lakes Rd., Green Bay, VA 23942.
The Discovery Area

When

May 20, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Friends of Twin Lakes State Park is hosting its first annual shellebration of World Turtle Day^TM with the following activities: turtle-themed games and face painting, a 'shellfie' station (with wearable turtle shells!), visits from turtle experts and Central Virginia Reptile Rescue, as well as beloved local shellebrity Ranger Myrtle the turtle.

The shellebration is free to attend, but the regular $7 parking fee does apply. Turtle-themed merchandise will be available for purchase from the Friends of Twin Lakes State Park, an all-volunteer non-profit group that works to support Twin Lakes State Park through fundraising and volunteerism.

Parks are for everyone. To ensure an enjoyable time, please alert park staff to any necessary special accommodations you or your group may need. Email Chief Ranger Breanna Doll at breanna.doll@dcr.virginia.gov with any questions.

photo of a baby turtle

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-392-3435
Email Address: TwinLakes@dcr.virginia.gov