August 1 @ 9:30 am – August 31 @ 4:00 pm EDT

Throughout the month of August, the Virginia Zoo will be swapping members with the YMCA!

Zoo Members visiting the YMCA:

🏋️ Zoo Members must show their valid Virginia Zoo membership card, photo ID and complete a guest waiver form upon visiting any YMCA of South Hampton Roads or YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas location to activate a temporary Y membership.

🏋️ Members can visit any of the 34 YMCA locations across the region. For specific details about visiting these locations, visit www.ymcashr.org or www.ymcavp.org.

🏋️ Zoo Members who join the Y in August will pay no joining fee (a savings of up to $100).

🏋️ Once you’ve activated your Y membership, Zoo Members can also take advantage of discounted member pricing on all programs including personal training in the month of August and register for fitness classes!

YMCA Members visiting the Zoo:

🦁 Members of the YMCA will enjoy free admission when they visit the Virginia Zoo during the month of August. Not valid for special events and education programs.

🦁 YMCA members will also have 10% discounts in the gift shop and food service locations.

🦁 YMCA members who join the Virginia Zoo during the month of August can take advantage of two extra months free on a Virginia Zoo membership.

🦁 Advance reservations are not required. During your visit, please be ready to provide:

  • Personal identification and a valid membership card (can use the bar code on the YMCA’s app)
  • OR personal identification and email confirmation of membership
  • OR personal identification and completed membership verification form (available from YMCA member services)