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Species that Mate for Life

Location of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia

Where

Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.
Visitor Center

When

Feb. 14, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Is it love for life, within the animal kingdom? Join a ranger to take a closer look at monogamous practices in some of the animals that call Natural Tunnel their home. Explore why some species mate for life, how it has evolved, and how it is beneficial to these animals.

Natural Tunnel State Park is proud to offer red/green colorblindness correcting outdoor glasses by EnChroma during all offered programming; three protan red sensitivity and three deutan green sensitivity are available for use during programs.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-940-2674
Email Address: naturaltunnel@dcr.virginia.gov