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Dissecting Owl Pellets

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Discovery Center
Main Park Address: Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.

When

Aug. 20, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Did you know that owls regurgitate their hard-earned snacks in a small hard pellet? Come discover what and how owls eat as we pick apart these meal remnants. See if you can fit all the bones together to make an entire skeleton!

photo of kids dissecting owl pellets

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-781-7400
Email Address: HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov