Virginia Wildlife Trail Grrrrand Reopening
NEW DATE: Saturday, May 2, 10am-4pm
FREE! All ages welcome.
All three entrances open.
Celebrate the reopening of Maymont’s beloved Virginia Wildlife Trail, a forever home for rescued and rehabilitated native wildlife nestled in a forested 40-acre valley in the heart of Richmond.
What's new?
After a two-year enhancement project, explore the new and remodeled habitats, with more accessible pathways, new interpretive signs and more ways to view our wildlife residents.
Say hi to our newest residents, two porcupines and a coyote! Plus, revisit old friends like Finnley the fox — and see his upgraded habitat!
The wild party plans!
Free entertainment from 10am-4pm, including games and crafts, live music and food trucks, plus animal keeper talks and wildlife presentations.
Where at Maymont?
Activities will take place all along the Virginia Wildlife Trail, in the heart of Maymont, easiest to access from the Maymont Farm or The Robins Nature Center. All three entrances will be open. Check out our maps & directions page for wayfinding.
Entertainment on the Raptor Valley Main Stage
- On stage you can hear talks from Maymont staff, story times, and live folk music
- Located across from Raptor Valley within the Virginia Wildlife Trail
Wildlife in The Robins Nature Center
- Free admission for all during the event, so you can see wildlife in our nearly 30,000 gallons of aquaria
- Start here to find the bison habitat nearby and the fox habitat a short walk away by the Wetlands
Interactive experiences
Find the following along the trail happening at intervals.
- Wildlife presentations on main stage and by wildlife habitats
- Crafts including making animal masks and temporary tattoos
- Passport activity stations
- Scavenger hunts
- Games
Food to fuel your fun
Food trucks will offer food available for purchase at the following locations:
- Near The Robins Nature Center
- Along the Wetlands
- Across from Raptor Valley by the main stage
Play, tour & explore!
Game On: Engage in some friendly competition during the event by participating in the Centennial Challenge, learn more here.
Mansion Tours: The reopened mansion welcomes you to take a tour, regular admission fees apply.
Explore: The entire 100-acres will be open to the public until 7pm. Explore the historic gardens or visit the Maymont Farm animals while you’re here!
No registration necessary, donations welcome!
The Virginia Wildlife Trail Grrrrand Reopening is a free event and does not require registration. The event is rain or shine.
Donations are appreciated. Maymont Foundation is a nonprofit organization that, with your support, helps care for this public green space and all of the wildlife who call it home.
Maymont Mansion Open House & Garden Party
Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday, March 21 to reopen the mansion!
Celebrate the reopening of the 1893 Maymont Mansion after two years of preservation and conservation through the Maymont 2025 project! The nearest entrance to the mansion is at 1700 Hampton Street, but you may enter through any of Maymont’s entrances. Find directions and a map here.
Tours have resumed!
Maymont Mansion tours have now resumed, offered Thursdays through Sundays. Explore your tour options on our Mansion & Tours page.
