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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...

February 1, 2019

Tales of the Tails That’s Reticulus

Slither into the World of Reptiles and you’ll see animals big and small, from the tiniest of frogs and turtles to our seven-foot-long...

January 29, 2019

Zoo Grants Spreading Our Mission

The New Nature Foundation (NNF) is a non-profit organization that strives to protect wild animals and wild places through education, empowerment and...

January 23, 2019

Climates On Dry Land

One-fifth of the Earth’s surface is covered in dry habitats that receive less than 10 inches of rain per year on average. Despite finding sparse...

January 17, 2019

Animal Wellness Meet The Patient: Suntil

Name: Suntil Sex: Female Species: sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) Age: 18 years old Weight: 51 kg (112 lb.) Reason for Visit: Routine physical +...

January 15, 2019

Zoo Events Events From A Planner’s Perspective

A zoo wouldn’t be a zoo without its animals and plants, but the Virginia Zoo also offers plenty of other things to see and do, including...

January 10, 2019

Animeals You Had Me At Jello

Are you someone who absolutely hates being watched while you’re eating? Well, we present to you Abe. Abe is the Zoo’s more than...

January 7, 2019

Tales of the Tails Animal Stories Earning Their Stripes

The year is now 2019, and the Virginia Zoo is excited to continue to offer its popular blog series Tales of the Tails, which is a monthly blog...

January 4, 2019

Zoo Technology The Zoo App Turns Two!

The Virginia Zoo is celebrating the two-year anniversary of its mobile app with a new milestone and new features to offer guests who use the app on...

January 2, 2019

Baby News Christmas Brings Two Bongo Babies

While most were enjoying their new Christmas toys, two Eastern bongos at the Virginia Zoo were in labor. 12.5-year-old bongo, Juni, gave birth to a...