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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...

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...

July 11, 2019

New Arrivals We’re Bananas For Bella

Meet Bella, or as her Keepers like to call her, Bella Bananas! Bella is a five year, 11-month-old Southern cassowary who arrived at the Zoo in late...

July 9, 2019

Climates Marsh Madness

In this blog series, we’ve journeyed across the world to discover the driest of habitats, the hottest environments, the most diverse areas and...

July 3, 2019

Tales of the Tails The Three Meerkateers

The words “cute” and “mob” normally don’t go together, but we can make an exception when it comes to one thing:...

July 2, 2019

San Diego Kids and CHKD Virginia Zoo Animals Become Tv Stars At Hospital

Young patients, their families and invited guests were treated to a visit with some amazing animal ambassadors—including a Flemish giant rabbit, a...

June 28, 2019

Animeals Toucan Do It!

Chef Yohn has been MIA (or just on vacation) but the animals at the Zoo still have to be fed! During his absence, there is plenty of work still...

June 25, 2019

On the Blog Plan The Purrfect Visit To The Zoo

The weather has been ideal lately, with sunny skies and a cool breeze. Hampton Roads is busier than ever with a higher influx of visitors who are out...

June 20, 2019

Ecochallenge Let’s Be Plastic Free

In July 2018, 151 Virginia Zoo staff members and volunteers joined together to compete against 79 other zoological organizations to see who could be...

June 13, 2019

Tales of the Tails Keep Calm And Carrion

When you think of Mt. Everest, do you picture seeing anything more than snow on top of the tallest mountain in the world? We bet you wouldn’t...

June 11, 2019

At the Zoo The Best Way To Nature Play

Word around our neck of the woods is that the Zoo has an outdoor play space! The Zoo’s Run Wild! Nature Discovery Zone is located directly...