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Special Tours
Meet the lions or feed the giraffe! These once in-a-lifetime Zoo tours are now available. 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. Don’t forget to bring your camera! All tours are scheduled between the hours of 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and include park admission. 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!
Additional adults: $60/each, additional children: $40/each. Limit of 10 people per tour. Visit the lion's den for a roarin' good time to learn interesting facts about these animals and see what goes on behind-the-scenes. You'll also see the Zoo's feline friends up-close.
Additional adults: $60/each, additional children: $40/each. Limit of 10 people per tour. Travel to the Australian Outback to meet the Virginia Zoo’s mob of kangaroos. Learn what it takes to clean, feed, and care for these unique animals. Get up-close and personal as you offer the kangaroos peanuts as a treat and feel the hair-like feathers of the emu.
Additional adults: $50/each, additional children: $30/each. Limit of 10 people per tour. Adults and kids alike will learn the principles of “behavioral enrichment” as you help the zookeeper hide various food items in the exhibit and watch up close as the red river hogs forage for the items. Meet and greet "Rocky", one of the Zoo’s three red river hogs - you’ll have a great time getting up-close to this exotic and charismatic African hog!
Additional adults: $50/each, additional children: $30/each. Limit of 10 people per tour. Two week advance reservations are required -- remember to confirm your reservation prior to your tour day! 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 48 hours before the tour without incurring any additional charges. The Virginia Zoo reserves the right to cancel any tour. The Zoo will contact you to reschedule your tour. |
Behind-the-Scenes Tours