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October 4 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm EDT

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Lights, camera, action! 📽️ Join us for a movie under the stars. Gates open at 6:30 PM and the movie begins at dusk (around 7:00 PM). Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase during the event.

*NEW THIS YEAR* Make it a double feature & save $2 on your tickets!

October 4th Movie: Migration

No outside food or beverages are permitted. Animal exhibits & trails will be closed. Chairs & blankets welcome, but please be mindful of blocking the view of surrounding guests.
*PLEASE NOTE: No new admission purchases after 8:00pm.

Activities

  • 6:30 – 7:00pm: Ambassador Animal Greeters in front of the movie screen
  • Dusk: Movie Begins
  • 8:30pm: Event Pavilion Snack Stand & Bar Close
  • Retail Vendors ($):
  • Tango the Tiger Virginia Zoo Mascot

($) = Additional Cost

Food & Drinks ($)

  • Food Trucks
    • Sweet Tweets
  • Snack Bar in Event Pavilion – Closes at 8:30pm
    • Popcorn
    • Candy
    • Pretzels
    • Hot Dogs
    • Soda
    • Water
  • Event Pavilion Bar – Closes at 8:30pm
    • Limited selection with Coastal Cocktails and beer

💲Ticket Prices💲

🎥 Free for Zoo Members

🎥 Non-Member Adult (12+): $11

🎥 Non-Member Child (2-11): $8

🎥 Children under 2 are free

🎥 Tickets will be available day of event at the Admission Gates for credit card ONLY.

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Limited number of tickets available. Advance ticket sales end when sold out (get yours early!). If tickets remain on the day of event, gate sales will be credit card 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.