Turtle Time

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

Sept. 2, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Have you ever met Junior, the American Snapping turtle or Snoopy, the Eastern Painted turtle? Join the park naturalist as she/he takes our ambassador animals out of their aquariums for some warm sunshine, tickly grass, much needed exercise and lovable tummy time. Stop by and ask the naturalists any questions you would like or just enjoy the turtles as they stroll around the Discovery Center's lawn munching grass.

Snoopy, Eastern Painted Turtle

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