September 28, 2018
Chef Yohn is on vacation this week, but that doesn’t mean the work in the Diet Kitchen stops. The animals need to eat, so Sous Chef James has...
September 25, 2018
Name: Diego Sex: Male Species: Screaming hairy armadillo Age: 1 yr 5 mo old (born 4/27/17) Weight: 792 grams (1.74 lb) Reason for Visit: Episodes of...
September 21, 2018
The Virginia Zoo is known for its animals, exhibits, gardens and events, but did you know that the Zoo serves a higher purpose than just being a...
September 19, 2018
The Virginia Zoo is home to more than 700 animals from rhinos to tortoises, snakes and primates, and an array of birds and insects. While the animals...
September 11, 2018
As you have heard, there’s a major storm brewing in the Atlantic Ocean with the potential to impact the Hampton Roads area. While thousands of...
September 10, 2018
The Virginia Zoo welcomes two Red panda cubs to mom, two-year-old Masu and dad, three-year-old Timur. The cubs, who are both male, were born...
September 8, 2018
Have you ever heard of animals that are on loan to zoos from other countries? We bet the first and only animal that comes to mind is the Giant panda,...
September 6, 2018
An era has to come to an end for this year’s group of 41 Conservation Youth Team volunteers. The CYTs had a hands-on, minds-on summer filled with...
August 31, 2018
Zoo fans and staff have been anticipating the opening of the World of Reptiles and after months of anticipation, the newly renovated reptile house...