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June 27 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm EDT

Pride Night has been rescheduled from June 14th to June 27th due to the forecasted thunderstorms during set up and event hours.

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Are you looking for a wild yet age-inclusive way to celebrate Pride this year? 🦁🏳️‍🌈 Come show your colors at the Virginia Zoo with your favorite friends, queens and allies! 💁‍♀️ Enjoy after-hours access to exhibits, greet awesome animal ambassadors 🦔🦎🦉, shop our Pride-themed market 🛍️, get to know some incredible local organizations and resources, dance your heart out to a local DJ’s tunes 🪩, and enjoy a rainbow of various activities throughout this all-ages event! 

**Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, etc. to enjoy the live entertainment. Provided seating will be limited.

The Virginia Zoo is a contained, safe environment to celebrate Pride with your community. Additional security and staff will be on site to maintain a comfortable, positive space for all attendees. 

Event Map

Activities

Activities for an additional cost:

*Please note that in order to not disrupt our animals’ routines, exhibit trails will close at 7:30pm, though the event continues until 8:30pm. The Goat Yard in the ZooFarm will remain open until 7:45pm.

Food & Drink ($)

  • Food Trucks ($)
  • Debut of our brand new Zoo Beers with partner Elation Brewing! Try Otter Lager & Tiger Trail Apricot Wheat Ale at the Pavilion Bar, Beastro, or Elation Brewing Tent! ($)
  • African Village Restaurant CLOSED
  • Beastro Open 5pm – 7:45pm
    • Serving beer & wine selection, along with select snacks and food items
    • Mini Melts will be closed, but this can be purchased at our Beastro.
  • Event Pavilion bar Open 5pm – 8:15pm
    • Virginia Zoo Specialty Cocktails (while supplies last) : All drinks will be served in a 12 oz cup, $10 per drink.
      • Somewhere over the Rainbow: Mango Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine Syrup, Smirnoff Vodka. 
      • Pride Summer Margarita: Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Watermelon Snapps, Jose Cuervo Silver 
      • Be You: Orange Creamsicle Cocktail: Orange Juice, Triple Sec, Whipped Vodka, with a splash of Sweet Cream (Contains Dairy) 
    • Select canned beer, cocktails, and wine
  • Water will be available for purchase at the following locations:
    • Beastro
    • Event Pavilion
    • Virginia Zoo Gift Shop
    • Food Trucks

💲Ticket Prices💲

🌈 Member Adult (18+): $16

🌈 Member Child (2-17): $16

🌈 Non-Member Adult (12+): $25

🌈 Non-Member Child (2-12): $22

🌈 Children under 2 are free but require a ticket reservation

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To ensure that Pride is a safe and comfortable environment for guests of all ages, the following costume elements are not permitted: 

  • Full face coverings/masks
  • Live animals (with the exception of service animals)
  • Projectiles of any kind 
  • Flames, pyrotechnics or explosives
  • Weapons, whether real or fake 
  • Bare feet
  • Nudity, or any illusion to it, including overly revealing costumes 

Thank you for your understanding; we can’t wait to see you express your Pride!

A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the LGBT Life Center.

Thank you to our sponsor: BioLife Plasma Services!

BioLife Plasma Services, a leading provider in high-quality plasma collection, transforms donations into vital therapies for those with rare and chronic conditions. Our state-of-the-art centers prioritize safety and cleanliness, making it easy for you to contribute to life-saving treatments.

Event Reminders

  • Limited number of tickets available. Advance ticket sales end when sold out (get yours early!). If tickets remain on the day of the event, gate sales may be limited to credit card transactions only.
  • Tickets are non-refundable. All sales are final. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend the event, the purchase will be considered a donation.
  • As an outdoor venue, events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. If any changes are made, an announcement via an email to our members and/or ticket holders and on the Virginia Zoo social media channels will be issued prior the event.
  • The Zoo is a smoke-free facility; no smoking is allowed inside the Zoo. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping. Inability to follow this rule will result in dismissal from Zoo grounds without a refund.
  • By purchasing an event ticket, you agree to abide by the Virginia Zoo’s Rules & Policies.