Get up close and personal with wildlife in Newport News, VA! Animals are abundant in Coastal Virginia and these locations are the best way to bring the family to see animals here in Hampton Roads and across the state of Virginia. If you or your loved ones are crazy about our furry, scaly, or feathery friends; start planning your animal adventure today!
Meet VA's Native Animals at The Virginia Living Museum
The Virginia Living Museum is home to more than 250 species of animals found in Virginia including reptiles, mammals, birds, and fish. They provide a sanctuary for orphaned, non-releasable, or injured animals. From the caves and mountains of Appalachia to the aquatic life right off the coast, this museum gives you an in-depth look at the diverse species found in this state. And it's not just modern-day animals that the museum showcases. Head to the Dinosaur Discovery Trail to see the reptiles that once roamed our land. And finally, don't forget to return again and again to see something new with their rotating exhibits. Learn more.
Play With Barnyard Animals at the Peninsula SPCA & Barnyard
When we say up-close and personal, we mean it. The Peninsula SPCA has been providing shelter and adoption services for the local community for 50 years and its barnyard has provided opportunities for families to interact with the animals that live there. Pet and feed animals such as goats, llamas, chickens, rabbits, parakeets, and more! Learn more.
Families can feed and visit with a number of our barnyard friends. The Peninsula SPCA's Barnyard & Education…
Cozy Up with Cats at Cups & Claws Cat Cafe
When we say cozy, we mean it. Cups & Claws Cat Cafe offers a delightful and artsy environment where you can enjoy coffee, tea, and baked goods surrounded by friendly cats and kittens. As a dedicated rescue, they provide a loving haven for cats in need of forever homes. For a small entry fee, visitors can spend quality time with these charming felines, whether you're considering adoption or simply looking to unwind. Play board games with friends or just relax as you sip your favorite drink and snuggle with the purring cats. Cups & Claws Cat Cafe is the perfect spot for cat lovers to sip, savor, and snuggle with some furry friends.
If you truly want to see animals in the wild, you don't have to go far. Head into one of our amazing parks, like Newport News Park, and you're bound to come across a few of the local species of Newport News. Hike on the trails and see if you can spot a deer hiding in the woods, the turtles swimming in the lake, or one of the many species of birds soaring above you.
