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Bay Lab: Open for Exploration

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)

When

April 5, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Explore the Chesapeake Bay Lab in order to discover creatures that inhabit the bay, what makes a watershed, why the Bay is so important and so much more! A perfect option for indoor explorers. Located inside the Chesapeake Bay Visitor Center. Diamond back terrapin peeks out from his tank.

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