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Bay Lab Bites

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

Aug. 21, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

It's feeding time in our Chesapeake Bay Lab! Join the Rangers in an up close look at the feeding habits of the creatures of the bay in this weekly animal husbandry demonstration. Learn about how each animal survives in the wild, where they find their meals, and how you can help protect the environment they rely on.

small croakers in a fish 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