Virginia Zoo’s 125th Anniversary

In 2026, the Virginia Zoo will be celebrating 125 years since our opening in 1901! To mark this occasion, we will be spending the year sharing and celebrating the many years of Zoo history.

Check out all we have planned for 2026 below!

Happening in 2026

This year we will be celebrating our anniversary in a special way!

A reimagined anniversary logo
125th anniversary collectables throughout the year
Historic Zoodoptions and Who-doptions
Special events
Signage highlighting the Zoo’s history
And much more!

Stay tuned for more information.

125th Anniversary Logo

The Virginia Zoo would like to thank Mellen Street Creative for designing our 125th anniversary logo!

Share your Zoo history!

Do you have photos from previous years at the Zoo? Maybe a fond memory from the past? Share them with us!

We want to see your history at the Zoo and share it as part of our celebration! Fill out the form below and attach any historical photos that you would like to share with the Zoo for marketing purposes.

125th Anniversary History Submission

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How long have you visited the Virginia Zoo?*
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Upload your photos!
Please include the year your photo was taken in the file name. If your upload does not work, please email photos to: [email protected] | Subject: 125th Anniversary Photos
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