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Turtle Tummy Detective

Ubicación del Parque Estatal First Landing en Virginia

Dónde

Parque Estatal First Landing, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
The Bay Lab (dentro del Centro Principal de Visitantes)

Cuando

Jan. 18, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Become a Turtle Tummy Detective! Investigate the diet of sea turtles by performing a mock stomach dissection on a model turtle tummy (filled with Gak and food-colored items). The food items you discover are major clues. Use your findings to successfully ID the sea turtle species and understand how their diet reveals their identity!

kemp's ridley nesting on beach

Otros detalles

Se aplica una tarifa estándar de estacionamiento o admisión: Sí.
Cargo extra: No.
Inscripción obligatoria: No.
Los niños son bienvenidos: Sí.
Teléfono: 757-412-2300
Dirección de correo electrónico: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov