Maymont to Host World Wildlife Day Celebration

Event includes film screening, animal encounters, and STEM activities

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Maymont, a nature center in Richmond, Virginia, is hosting a celebration for World Wildlife Day on Saturday, February 28th. The event will feature keeper talks, animal feedings, opportunities to meet and touch live animals like snakes and turtles, and various STEM-focused activities. A special screening of the documentary "Teach Me To Be Wild" will also be part of the RVA Environmental Film Festival.

Why it matters

Maymont's World Wildlife Day celebration aims to educate and engage the community about the importance of wildlife conservation through interactive experiences. As a popular nature destination, Maymont plays a key role in promoting environmental awareness and appreciation in the Richmond area.

The details

The World Wildlife Day celebration at Maymont will take place at the Robins Nature Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 28th. In addition to the keeper talks, animal encounters, and STEM activities, there will be a special 2:30 p.m. screening of the documentary "Teach Me To Be Wild" as part of the RVA Environmental Film Festival.

  • The World Wildlife Day celebration at Maymont will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • The documentary screening is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on February 28th.

The players

Maymont

A nature center located in Richmond, Virginia that is hosting the World Wildlife Day celebration.

Rachel Riesbeck

The education manager at Maymont who discussed the upcoming event.

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What they’re saying

“We're gonna have keeper talks and feedings, we're going to have a lot of our live animals out for guests to meet and touch like snakes and turtles. We're also going to have a lot of fun STEM activities...”

— Rachel Riesbeck, Education Manager, Maymont (WRIC)

The takeaway

Maymont's World Wildlife Day celebration provides an engaging opportunity for the Richmond community to learn about and appreciate local wildlife through interactive exhibits, activities, and a special documentary screening.