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Member Summer Mornings are Back!

You asked and we delivered -- early admission for members is back! For the second summer in a row, the Virginia Zoo will allow members early admission on Saturdays and Sundays. Get an early start on the crowds and summer heat, while you get an exclusive glimpse of how we (staff and animals) prepare for you, the visitors, each day.

Summer Member Hours:

• Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Breakfast with the Animals

Saturday, August 16, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Join us as we celebrate you, our members! Breakfast with the

Animals, our annual member appreciation event, is your chance to feast with the beasts! You'll be treated to a picnic-style breakfast, while you watch the Zoo animals enjoy their own breakfast snacks.

Tickets are on sale NOW through August 13

Adults $7, Children $2

Members only, please

To purchase tickets or for more information, click here or call (757) 441-2374, ext. 252.

Spend a magical evening under the stars with the amazing animals of the Virginia Zoo and the dazzling music of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Pack your blankets and lawn chairs and plan to be thoroughly entertained as musical strains and animals' roars combine for this exciting first-time event. Spend the day or just the afternoon at the Zoo and have a picnic dinner in the large event field. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the Zoo Restaurant and in the events field.

On the evening of September 7, the Virginia Zoo will host the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a special concert conducted by renowned Music Director JoAnn Falletta. The Zoo's event field will be transformed into a musical park, as visitors spread blankets and settle in to enjoy performances by world class musicians in a family-friendly atmosphere.

This event will feature outstanding music, “picnic food” and drinks, and visits by our special animal ambassadors. The concert will be free to members of the Virginia Zoo and subscribers to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. All others can enjoy this extraordinary evening for the cost of Zoo admission.

We are thrilled to be part of this unique partnership between the Zoo and a major arts organization, and look forward to many years of making beautiful music together. This event has been made possible through a generous Tourism Opportunity Program (TOPs) grant made by the City of Norfolk to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

“Lions, Tigers & Symphony, Oh My!” will appeal to first time Zoo visitors or Symphony goers, as well as long-time friends and fans. Free to Virginia Zoo members & Virginia Symphony subscribers. General Zoo admission applies for non-members or non-subscribers

The Secret Gardens of the Zoo: 
A Horticulture Open House
Saturday, September 20
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join us for an exciting day to learn more about the gardens at the Zoo and ways you can use our techniques to "go green" at home. Be watching for details.

Member Night

Thursday, September 25, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

You won't want to miss this exclusive Members-Only event! Walk, talk, sit or just hang out with some of your closest friends! The Virginia Zoo will close its gates to the public allowing you to stroll our lush grounds, commune with your favorite friends - furry and feathered, and even connect with a family member or two. You'll get to enjoy the Zoo after-hours and even take advantage of a special discounted food menu!

This event is for members only. Be sure to bring your membership card for admission.

Now at the African Restaurant ...

The Virginia Zoo's African Restaurant is offering a delicious brand of cookies that is good for you, too! Dr. Lucy's (TM) cookies are baked without wheat, gluten, dairy milk, butter, eggs, casein, peanuts or tree nuts. During your next visit, be sure to give Dr. Lucy's (TM) cookies a try!

Norfolk Arbor Day Tree Give-Away
Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Free trees will be available at the front entrance to the Zoo and at sites throughout the City of Norfolk. For more information, call (757) 441-2374, ext 249 or email mark.schneider@norfolk.gov.

Would you like to host a private party?
Looking for a unique setting to host your next function? Visit Available Facilities or call 757-441-2374 ext. 223 for more information.