Meet
the lions, feed the giraffe, “chuff” with the tigers, paint
with the elephants or touch a rhino! Once in-a-lifetime Zoo
tours are now available to you. Only the Virginia Zoo offers
you up-close animal tours filled with memorable experiences
and fascinating information.
Each
tour will offer you and your family or friends, the breathtaking
experience of seeing the world's most dramatic wildlife up-close.
Bring your camera!
 Giraffes
Stroll
to Africa and experience a rare opportunity to feed the Masai
giraffe. See their long eyelashes and watch their 18” long tongues
as they reach for the healthy treats you offer. Learn about
their behavior, feeding ecology and why their necks are so long!
Family
package : $200
Includes
2 adults and up to 3 children. Additional adults: $50/each,
additional children: $30/each. Maximum of 10 people per tour.
Couples
package : $100
Includes
2 adults
 Rhino
Visit
the rhinos and you will come nose-to-horn with one of the world's
most endangered animals! Your behind-the-scenes tour of the
rhino area includes a rhino rub!
- Family
package : $200
Includes
2 adults and up to 3 children. Additional adults: $50/each,
additional children: $30/each. Maximum of 15 people per tour.
- Couples
package : $100
Includes
2 adults
Elephant
Experience
the world's largest land animal! Tour the elephant barn and
meet, Monika, Cita, and Lisa, the Virginia Zoo's African Elephants.
Watch the elephant keepers as they engage the girls in a variety
of daily activities like feeding, cleaning, and other basic
care.
Family
package : $200
Includes
2 adults and up to 3 children. Additional adults: $50/each,
additional children: $30/each. Maximum of 20 people per tour.
Couples
package : $100
Includes
2 adults
Elephant
Painting Package 
Tour
the elephant barn and meet the Virginia Zoo's three African
Elephants. You'll also paint with an elephant to create an original
piece of artwork to take home as your unique souvenir! Price
based on one painting per tour, please call for pricing on additional
paintings.
Family
package : $300
Includes
2 adults and up to 3 children. Additional adults: $75/each,
additional children: $50/each. Maximum of 20 people per tour.
Couples
package : $150
Includes
2 adults
Lion
Visit
the lion's den for a roarin' good time and see what goes on
behind-the-scenes. You'll also see the Zoo's feline friends
up-close - including our two lion cubs born last August, Granby
and Neka - and learn interesting facts about these animals.
Family
package : $200
Includes
2 adults and up to 3 children. Additional adults: $50/each,
additional children: $30/each. Maximum of 15 people per tour.
Couples
package : $100
Includes
2 adults
Two
week advance reservations are required. Call (757) 441-2374,
ext. 242 to schedule your tour or visit the Membership Desk
at the Zoo. Pre-payment is required and must be received
two weeks prior to your tour. Wear your comfy shoes as
you will be walking with the zookeepers (closed-toe shoes are
required -- no open-toed shoes, including sandals, will be permitted
in animal care areas).. All areas are handicapped accessible
and motorized transportation can be arranged if necessary.
Behind-the-scenes
tours are non-refundable; however, if it becomes necessary to
reschedule your tour for another date, you may do so by calling
at least 48 hours before the tour without incurring any additional
charges. The Virginia Zoo reserves the right to cancel any tour
due to unforeseen circumstances. The Zoo will contact you to
reschedule your tour.
All
tours are scheduled between the hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and
include park admission.
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