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March 27, 2024
Zoo News
Know Before You Go: Spring Break At The Zoo
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...
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March 22, 2024
Zoo News
World Of Reptiles Conservatory Reopens
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...
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October 23, 2023
Zoo News
Receiving The Ape-solute Best Care At The Virginia Zoo
The journey to understanding cardiovascular disease Editor’s note: All 4 of our orangutans were found to be in great health during these...
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October 20, 2023
Zoo News
Where Did The Turtles Go For The Winter?
We’ve got some turtle-iffic news – 26 turtles have moved into our upcoming Turtle Oasis habitat, which will house wood turtles, spotted turtles,...
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September 18, 2023
Zoo News
These Little Piggies Went To The Vet
Have you ever wondered how places like the Virginia Zoo manage their animal populations? Both of our female red river hogs, Mrembo and Tikiti...
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September 15, 2023
Zoo News
[updated] On The Road To Recovery! Jax The Bongo’s Tale.
You may have heard over the last few months that Jax, our 3-year-old male eastern mountain bongo, was battling a recurrent infection in his horns...
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August 28, 2023
Zoo News
Late Giraffe Billy’s Last Descendant Born At Virginia Zoo
NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce the addition of a newborn male to our Masai Giraffe herd, Henry. Henry, who was named...
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August 25, 2023
Zoo News
Virginia Zoo Partners With Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance To Host All New Beer-tasting Event
NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo is teaming up with the Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance to host the first ever ‘Roar & Pour’ – featuring...
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August 21, 2023
Zoo News
The Virginia Zoo Loves Our Seniors!
While you may associate the Zoo with children and families, we welcome all of types of visitors, including the young and young-at-heart! To recognize...
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August 17, 2023
Zoo News
What’s The Buzz At The Virginia Zoo?
Have you ever seen a bee swarm at your house or in a public place and been tempted to spray them? Relax, don’t do it! National Honey Bee Day...
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August 10, 2023
Zoo News
They’re Here, They’re There; They’re Our Animal Ambassadors!
The Virginia Zoo is committed to engaging our community in taking action to save the world’s wildlife and their ecosystems. One of the key ways we...
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