Unveiling the Virginia Beach Winter Wildlife

Unveiling the Virginia Beach Winter Wildlife

While Virginia Beach is home to a rich tapestry of wildlife, many species make it their temporary residence during the winter months. The month-long annual Virginia Beach Winter Wildlife Festival lets outdoor enthusiasts celebrate this momentous unveiling of migratory wildlife. Virginia Beach KOA Holiday offers the ideal base for exploring the Winter Wildlife Festival during your stay in Virginia Beach.

Spotting and Identifying Common Winter Wildlife Species in Virginia Beach 

Wildlife enthusiasts are in for a treat with several native and migratory animal species to spot and observe during the Virginia Beach winter.

Exploring Virginia Beach Winter Wildlife 

Here are just a few of the animal species you might encounter during the Winter Wildlife Festival:

  • Fin and humpback whales: Book a boat tour to view these whales migrating from the north to warmer waters for winter breeding.
  • Lynnhaven oysters: Encounter and taste Virginia Beach's coveted Lynnhaven oysters on an oyster tour during winter harvesting.
  • Migratory birds: See one of thousands of migratory birds like snow geese, tundra swans and hooded mergansers as they fly to the south during winter.

Understanding the Balance of Native and Migratory Species 

Migratory species play a vital role in balancing the Virginia Beach ecosystem and contribute to the area's biodiversity. The influx of migratory wildlife can impact native wildlife behavior and nutrition as they adapt feeding habits and territories to avoid competition from non-native species.

Planning Your Ecotourism Trip to Virginia Beach: Winter Wildlife Edition 

From accommodation to booking your wildlife viewing activities, it's time to start planning for your Winter Wildlife Festival experience in Virginia Beach.

Navigating the Winter Wildlife Festival Virginia Beach 

Festival workshops and presentations typically begin as early as the first week of January, but official festival excursions often occur later in January. You can look forward to various exhibitions, fringe events and tours from December to March each year.

Combining Camping and Wildlife Observation

Camping offers an excellent opportunity to embrace the great outdoors from the comfort of your RV or a cozy cabin when you visit for the Winter Wildlife Festival. Immerse yourself in nature with our onsite parks and walking trails between festival activities. 

Family-Friendly Activities for Winter Wildlife Viewing in Virginia Beach 

With plenty of activities for kids and adults at Virginia Beach KOA Holiday, you can expect a fun-filled family winter getaway as you take in the sights and sounds of the Winter Wildlife Festival. 

Kid-Friendly Wildlife Activities 

While many of the festival's planned workshops are for children 13 and older, the younger ones can take part in some of the free winter wildlife tram and boat tours, including:

  • False Cape After Dark tram tour
  • Blue Goose Wildlife and History tram tour
  • False Cape State Park TerraGator and tram tours 
  • Whale-watching boat tours

Book Your Virginia Beach Winter Wildlife Adventure

A stay at Virginia Beach KOA Holiday provides the perfect base camp during the Winter Wildlife Festival. When you stay in one of our Camping Cabins or Pull-Thru RV Sites, you can enjoy a wealth of amenities, including free cable and Wi-Fi. We have loads of games and activities for the whole family, including a community bonfire, a playground for small children, and our Kamp K9 Dog Park for your furry friends.

Get ready for an unforgettable winter adventure and reserve your campsite today!

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