PHOTOS: Maymont hosts World Wildlife event

PHOTOS: Maymont hosts World Wildlife event

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Maymont celebrated World Wildlife Day on Saturday, with family friendly activities, presentations and more.

World Wildlife Day was held at Robinsons Nature Center at 2201 Shields Lake Dr. and Maymont Farm at 1001 Spotswood Rd. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- with several different activities for families and attendees to take part in such as:

  • Animal keeper talks
  • Animal feedings and enrichment activities
  • Presentations
  • Drop in activities
  • Wildlife-related activities
  • Crafts
  • Games

Admission for the event was free and featured local food trucks and vendors, as well as wildlife members from other organizations including, The Wildlife Center of Virginia which joined the festivities for talks, film screenings and hands-on crafts.

Continue scrolling to see photos from the event:

(Photo: Nikkita Tyler, 8News)

(Photo: Nikkita Tyler, 8News)

(Photo: Nikkita Tyler, 8News)

(Photo: Nikkita Tyler, 8News)

(Photo: Nikkita Tyler, 8News)

(Photo: Nikkita Tyler, 8News)

(Photo: Nikkita Tyler, 8News)

(Photo: Nikkita Tyler, 8News)