Wildlife Center Director of Veterinary Services Dr. Karra Pierce will release two juvenile Bald Eagles -- #22-0980 and #22-1642 -- at Lake Anna State Park on Friday, August 12 at 1:00 p.m. The release is open to the public; please let us know if you're coming by emailing RSVP@wildlifecenter.org. Please indicate the number of people in your party. Those attending the release should plan on parking near Ware Cove picnic area, shelter B.
The park lies adjacent to Route 601 off Route 208, 25 miles southwest of Fredericksburg and 60 miles northwest of Richmond. Please visit the Lake Anna State Park website for general directions. Alternatively, use Google/MapQuest to obtain the best directions from your location to the park address:
6800 Lawyers Road
Spotsylvania, Virginia 22551
The Wildlife Center is following all CDC Guidelines and recommendations with regard to SARS-CoV-2. Current data suggest the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in outdoor settings is minimal. In general, fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask outdoors. Fully vaccinated people might choose to wear a mask in crowded outdoor settings if they or someone in their household is immunocompromised. Please be respectful and physically distance with those outside of your party.