The Virginia Wildlife Trail is open during Maymont's current hours, see below and also check our calendar for occasional exceptions like ticketed or private events.

Spring & Summer: 10am-7pm (Spring Daylight Saving Time through Labor Day)

Fall: 10am-5pm (Post-Labor Day through early October) 

Garden Glow: 10am-4pm (early October through Garden Glow) 

Winter: 10am-5pm (Post-Garden Glow until Spring Daylight Saving Time)

Start at Maymont Farm

Begin exploring at Maymont Farm, passing by the horse and cow pastures before entering the Virginia Wildlife Trail and encountering the elk habitat first.

Start at The Robins Nature Center

Begin your journey at The Robins Nature Center to see animals of the James River inside (check nature center hours, admission fee applies for nature center access), then continue outside, behind it, where you will encounter the bison habitat. Follow the path along the Dooley Creek from the bison habitat to find the red fox habitat and more wildlife habitats nearby.

The paths throughout Maymont’s Virginia Wildlife Trail are paved or wooden bridges/boardwalks, but much of the 1-mile path is not flat, with hills that can be challenging for people using wheelchairs.

Wheelchair-accessible restrooms and drinking fountains are located near the Maymont Farm and at The Robins Nature Center (which is fully wheelchair accessible). 

• There is a short detour for roadwork on Hampton Street near Colorado Avenue.

Click here for a map and directions.

Accessible restrooms and drinking fountains are located near Raptor Valley in the Virginia Wildlife Trail, at the Maymont Farm and at The Robins Nature Center (which is fully wheelchair accessible). 

Water fountains and snack vending machines can be found near Raptor Valley in the Virginia Wildlife Trail, at Maymont Farm, and inside The Robins Nature Center.

You are welcome to bring your own food and (non-alcoholic) drinks to Maymont, unless there is a special event hosting food vendors.

What to bring:

• Refillable water bottles
• Good walking shoes
• Dress for the weather
• Baby carrier or stroller for little ones who wear out quickly

Please leave at home:

• Pets, with the exception of trained service dogs as defined by Title II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Drones
• Balloons
• Glitter
• Confetti
• Kites

• Help us keep the animals (in habitats and the wild) healthy by not sharing food with them.
• Give yourself a safe distance from habitat fencing.
• Please be mindful and watchful of children.
• Help us keep this community green space beautiful for everyone, leave no trace of your visit.