Local Nature | Wildlife

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Back Bay Refuge contains over 8,000 acres, situated on and around a thin strip of coastline typical of barrier  islands found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.  The majority of refuge
marshlands are on islands contained within the water of Back Bay.  The refuge provides habitat for a wide assortment of wildlife, including snow
geese, loggerhead turtles, piping plovers and more.  757-721-2412

Little Island State Park
This park's location and fishing pier make it especially attractive for anglers.  Swimmers will also like this park because it is life guarded during summer months.  After a swim or battling the fish, enjoy the playground, tennis courts and other facilities. Special features include: game courts, fishing, swim, windsurfing, surfing, jet skiiing, kayaking and canoeing.  757-426-7200

First Landing State Park
First Landing is a registered national landmark open to hikers, bikers, bird watchers and campers.  Its 2,888-acre landscape is home to more than 600 species of trees and plants, semi tropical forest and gian sand dunes. Special features include: camping, hiking, biking, fishing, swim, windsurfing, surfing, jet skiiing, water ski-
ing, kayaking canoeing.  757-721-2412

Virginia Zoo
Spring has sprung at the Virginia Zoo! Our visitors, the Canadian geese, have hatched, and you may have heard that we had a baby zebra, but what about our Indian Walkingsticks? Our Rock Hyraxes?  And other new arrivals, Australian walkingsticks, helmeted guineafowl, Grant's Zebra, blue duiker, Rock Hyrax and the red flanked duiker.  757-441-2374