Planning a Hampton Roads staycation for spring break this year? Here’s what to know before making your plans to visit the Virginia Zoo! The Zoo will be requiring advance reservations...
The World of Reptiles & Friends is one of the most unique experiences the Virginia Zoo has to offer. When you walk through the front doors, you are immediately greeted...
The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce an endangered siamang baby made its entrance into the world on March 15, 2024, to mother Malana and father Bali. This birth marks...
The Virginia Zoo has been celebrating Black History Month by highlighting important Black historical figures and moments throughout the month. Check out the stories we covered below and what they...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected the Virginia Zoo to receive funds to launch a state-of-the-art composting project benefiting the Zoo and Norfolk community. The Zoo is one...
From the Africa: Okavango Delta section to the Asia: Trail of the Tiger to the Zoo Farm, our Bird Keeper Team flies around the Zoo caring for a variety of...
Giving ZooDay is a movement started by zoos across the country in partnership with Giving Tuesday to demonstrate support for zoos working to preserve wildlife for generations to come. Giving...
Shop for everyone on your list! Looking for a gift that gives back this year? Support the Virginia Zoo and find unique, animal-themed items by shopping in our gift shop!...
The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a female southern white rhinoceros on November 9, 2023 at 5:40 a.m., bringing our crash up to five. The calf,...
The journey to understanding cardiovascular disease Editor’s note: All 4 of our orangutans were found to be in great health during these examinations, and the procedures went smoothly....
We’ve got some turtle-iffic news – 26 turtles have moved into our upcoming Turtle Oasis habitat, which will house wood turtles, spotted turtles, Blanding’s turtles, alligator snapping turtles...
Have you ever wondered how places like the Virginia Zoo manage their animal populations? Both of our female red river hogs, Mrembo and Tikiti recently visited our Animal Wellness Campus...