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Bald Eagle Release

Location of Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Picnic Shelter 1
Main Park Address: Kiptopeke State Park, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA 23310.

When

Aug. 16, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Join Kiptopeke State Park as we host the Wildlife Center of Virginia in their mission to return a Bald Eagle home. After five months of treatment and care, Bald Eagle #24-0336 is ready to return to the skies!

This event is open to the public and is great for all ages. The release will start at 1:00 PM at the Day Use Area of the park.

Please visit the Wildlife Center of Virginia website as they are asking guests to pre-register for this event. https://wildlifecenter.org/news-events/news/2024/bald-eagle-release-kiptopeke-state-park

The release will take place rain or shine, unless thunderstorms with lightning threaten visitor safety.

Bald Eagle

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-331-2267
Email Address: kiptopeke@dcr.virginia.gov