Reptiles Alive!

Location of Lake Anna State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551.

When

July 18, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Meet Lake Anna State Park's animal ambassadors Flick, General Raphael, and Julia at the Visitor Center. Learn about the important roles Virginia reptiles play in the environment, snake safety tips, and what you can do to help protect wild reptiles. In this up-close encounter, guests will have the opportunity to pet an animal ambassador. At the end of the program, visitors can watch the snakes eat.

Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult at the visitor center.

A box turtle peeks out from its shell.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-854-5503
Email Address: LakeAnna@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Reptiles Alive! - June 20, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Reptiles Alive! - July 4, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Reptiles Alive! - Aug. 8, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Reptiles Alive! - Aug. 28, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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