Blog - Page 18 of 45 - Virginia Zoo

March 27, 2024

Planning a Hampton Roads staycation for spring break this year? Here’s what to know before making your plans to visit the Virginia Zoo! The...

March 22, 2024

The World of Reptiles & Friends is one of the most unique experiences the Virginia Zoo has to offer. When you walk through the front doors, you...

September 23, 2019

It’s International Rabbit Day and what better way to celebrate our hoppy friends than with a feast of their favorite things to munch on from...

September 20, 2019

For the past four years, hundreds of images have been submitted by amateur and professional Zoo Fan photographers for consideration in the Zoo’s...

September 16, 2019

Males, Piercy and Lino (pronounced Leeno) and female, Chris-Anne, are the official names for the Virginia Zoo’s three red panda cubs born this...

September 12, 2019

Sex: Female Species: Ethiopian mountain adder Age: 3 years Weight: 465 g (1 lb.) Reason for Visit: Wellness exam When conducting routine physical...

September 10, 2019

When you see a wasp or hornet nest near your home, your first instinct may be to call in pest control to get rid of the nest, but at the...

August 27, 2019

As you may know, the animals at the Zoo all have some form of training. Training is beneficial for multiple reasons, including being mentally and...

August 21, 2019

If you follow us on social media, specifically Instagram, you’ll know that we’ve spiced up Tuesdays by introducing you to a different...

August 19, 2019

The Virginia Zoo welcomed three red panda cubs to mom, three-year-old Masu and dad, four-year-old Timur. The cubs, two males and one female, were...

August 15, 2019

When it comes to animal diets, choosing the right nutrients can be tricky. At the Virginia Zoo, we mimic each species’ natural diet as best as...