Member Night – Tango’s Birthday Party
August 13 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
No advanced reservations are required, but attendees must show their Member ID upon arrival. Gates will open at 5pm and the event ends at 8pm. The event will take place rain or shine.
Activities
COMING SOON
- 6:30pm: Tango’s Birthday Celebration
- Mini Melts Giveaway for the first 1,000 guests.
- Tickets handed out at the Ticket Booth to the first 1,000 guests to be redeemed at Mini Melts pop up in the Event Pavilion.
- Photo opportunities with Hampton Roads Mascots:
- Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office – Deputy Rocky and Deputy Roxie
- Virginia Aquarium – Sandy the Sea Turtle
- Studly Brewing – Stud the Beer
- Community Organizations
- Visiting Member Swap Organizations:
Available for an additional cost ($):
- Fairy Hair by Tinsel Town 757
- Face Painting by Emily’s Fun Faces
Food & Drinks (extra cost)
COMING SOON
Event Reminders
- As an outdoor venue, events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. Event updates will be shared via the Virginia Zoo website, email, and, social media channels whenever possible prior to 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.
Upcoming Events
- July 1, 2026 Membership Swap: Nauticus
- July 1, 2026 School Supply Donation Drive
- July 3, 2026 4th of July at the Virginia Zoo
- July 4, 2026 Member Mornings
- July 6, 2026 Little Zoo