February 6, 2017
Just as people trim their fingernails and toenails, and some species of cats shed their dull or broken claws, animals with hooves on their feet need...
January 30, 2017
Mramba, king of the Virginia Zoo (Virginia Zoo photo by Cedrick Garrett).
The lion is Africa’s big cat. With their majestic manes, charismatic roars and complex social structures, these striking creatures are...
January 20, 2017
(Norfolk, VA) – The Virginia Zoo staff is mourning the loss of its admired and beloved White rhino Alfred. The 48-year-old rhino died on January 19...
January 17, 2017
Virginia Zoo Chef Yohn’s job is to slice, dice, peel, chop, cook, mash and prepare the meals of all of the animals at the Zoo, but why stop...
January 11, 2017
Satellite image of Virginia Zoo
On Wednesday, January 11, 2016 the Virginia Zoo released its new mobile app for both iOS and Android users to download and enjoy at no cost! As you...
January 10, 2017
side profile of an American bald eagle
On January 10 of every year, the United States celebrates its national symbol, the Bald Eagle, by raising awareness about the majestic bird and the...
January 6, 2017
Happy 1st Birthday to Stubbley and Osceola! It’s been a amazing year watching our very own Malayan tiger cubs grow up in front of our eyes....
January 5, 2017
Every year on January 5 is National Bird Day. This animal holiday celebrates more than 9,800 species of birds that exist around the world, their...
January 3, 2017
Just in time for the holidays, the Virginia Zoo received a new Eastern bongo to add to the herd! The two-year-old male, named Bob, came from the...