Turtle Tummy Detective

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

Jan. 18, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Become a Turtle Tummy Detective! Investigate the diet of sea turtles by performing a mock stomach dissection on a model turtle tummy (filled with Gak and food-colored items). The food items you discover are major clues. Use your findings to successfully ID the sea turtle species and understand how their diet reveals their identity!

kemp's ridley nesting on beach

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