Virginia Wildlife Trail

Maymont’s outdoor wildlife habitats bring you up close with Virginia native species (historic and present), most of which are wildlife rescues, in our 40-acre valley. The trail is undergoing enhancements and mostly off exhibit until reopening in spring of 2026!

Mark your calendars for the Grrrrand Reopening of the Virginia Wildlife Trail on April 18, 2026!

We've been working on major enhancements to some of our paths and wildlife habitats, including adding two new habitats for porcupines and a coyote. As a result, the Virginia Wildlife Trail is off exhibit until the reopening on April 18, 2026 — one of our 100th anniversary celebrations. The wildlife habitats will be inaccessible during construction, with the exception of the bison habitat. Please see map below and learn more.

Bison
Monty the Bobcat at Maymont
Bobcat
Black Bear
Red Fox
Bald Eagle
Owls
Sika Deer
Elk
Barred Owl photo by Sean Fitzsimmons
Barred Owl
Hawks
Black Vulture

Take a walk on the wild side, or a stroll if you prefer, at Maymont’s outdoor wildlife habitats. All habitats feature Virginia native species (historic and present), most of which are wildlife rescues, in our 40-acre valley located between the historic estate, the Maymont Farm and The Robins Nature Center. When the Virginia Wildlife Trail reopens in spring 2026, the animals in our Raptor Valley, Bobcat, Red Fox, Black Bear, and Bald Eagle habitats will be on view daily by 10am and move back indoors in the late afternoon. Come early to increase your chances of seeing our wildlife when they are most active!

We do not accept wild or domestic animals from the public.