Maymont Members are invited to join Krista Weatherford, Director of Programming and Community Engagement and Joseph Neel, Senior Manager of Zoology for an exclusive guided tour of the Wildlife Center of Virginia on Wednesday, May 14. This special day trip is a unique opportunity to see the Wildlife Center of Virginia as it is rarely open to the public.

The Wildlife Center of Virginia is a valued partner for Maymont. Several non-releasable animals have found permanent homes at Maymont after being treated for injuries at the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Founded in 1982, the Wildlife Center of Virginia is an internationally recognized teaching hospital for wildlife medicine and clinical research. Since its founding, the Center has treated more than 100,000 wild animal patients representing more than 200 species native to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The lessons learned from these wild animal patients have produced advances in veterinary science, improvements in conservation policy, and increased public understanding of better ways to share the world with our wild neighbors.

Following the guided visit to the Wildlife Center of Virginia, the group will enjoy lunch at the landmark 1784 Michie Tavern, near Monticello.

Details:

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 8:30am – 4pm

Tickets are $150 per person

Advance reservations required. Participants must be Maymont Members at the Insider, Conservation Council or Patron Circle level.

Meet at The Robins Nature Center at 8:30am.

The bus departs Maymont at 9am and returns at 4pm.

Bus transportation, guided tours, lunch at Michie Tavern and refreshments are included in the $150 ticket. Seats are limited and the tour is expected to fill up quickly.