Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil
Where
Kiptopeke State Park, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA 23310.
Big Water Visitor Center
When
Aug. 9, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This "crab" is actually more closely related to spiders and scorpions! Join us as we explore the world of horseshoe crabs and learn about the adaptations that make them living fossils.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-331-2267
Email Address: kiptopeke@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil - June 14, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil - June 21, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil - June 28, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil - July 5, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil - July 12, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil - July 19, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil - July 26, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil - Aug. 2, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil - Aug. 16, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil - Aug. 23, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil - Aug. 30, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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