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Location
What you should know
Visitor tip
Ask staff for a guided tour when you arrive—volunteers like Charles are knowledgeable and will provide much more context than the exhibits alone, significantly enhancing your understanding of Ocean View's history
Best time
Arrive during library opening hours but plan to visit early in the day, as the volunteer-run museum doesn't always open exactly on time despite keeping library hours
Visitor tip
Don't miss the main exhibits—the restored roller coaster car and defunct theme park boat are tangible pieces of Ocean View's iconic history and particularly resonate with locals who have family connections to the area's past
Quick Facts
- Type
- Lion attraction/Bar venue
- Highlights
- Lion cubs, big cats
- Special Events
- Open mic Mondays, Gong Show Tuesdays
What visitors say
Lion cubs aren’t always out, but if you can catch them, they’re SO CUTE!
Lions Lair Zoo was a lovely experience. The kids really enjoyed it.
Beyond this bar being the best. Alex, the bartender goes above and beyond to make sure all of their customers are taken care of. Way beyond.
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Did You Know?
- The museum preserves a restored car from a famous roller coaster that was featured in a movie where the coaster was blown up, making it a tangible piece of local cinematic history
- The museum is entirely volunteer-run and operates within Pretlow Library, keeping the same hours as the library while maintaining exhibits on naval history, WWII history, defunct theme park artifacts, and major storms affecting the Norfolk area
- The museum offers free admission with donations encouraged and has a 4.8 rating from 43 reviews, indicating strong community appreciation despite its small space constraints
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