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March 12, 2026

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Conservation Youth Team Representatives Attended Conservation Lobby Day

The Virginia Zoo Conservation Youth Team (CYT) program is a high school volunteer and youth development program which gives teens the opportunity to...

February 20, 2026

Zoo News Observing The 3c’s Of Conservation In The Mongolian Steppe

The Virginia Zoo Conservation and Research Grant offers staff the opportunity to engage in field conservation projects and community science...

January 16, 2026

Zoo News Blast Into The Virginia Zoo’s Past: Celebrating 125 Wild Years

In 1892, the City of Norfolk purchased 65 acres of land which were officially designated as Lafayette Park in 1899. Throughout 1900, Lafayette Park...

November 21, 2025

Zoo News A Week In The Life Of A Global Protagonist

The Virginia Zoo Conservation and Research Grant offers staff the opportunity to engage in on-site conservation projects and community science...

November 13, 2025

Zoo News The 2025 Virginia Zoo Gift Guide

Gifts that give back this holiday season This holiday season is the perfect opportunity to give to your loved ones while also giving back to wildlife...

October 21, 2025

Zoo News Hell-bent On Studying Eastern Hellbenders: Virginia Zoo Keeper Volunteers With The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

The Virginia Zoo’s Conservation Committee designates part of the Zoo’s Conservation Fund to grant opportunities for staff to engage in on-site...

August 13, 2025

Zoo News Dig In To Armadill-ightful Facts For International Armadillo Day

Happy International Armadillo Day! Celebrated each year on August 13, this day raises awareness for the 25 species of armadillos found across North,...

June 25, 2025

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Keeper Walked On The Wild Side With The Giraffe Conservation Foundation

In 2024, the Virginia Zoo’s Conservation Committee designated a portion of the Zoo’s Conservation Fund to a grant that provides staff with the...

May 23, 2025

Zoo News Shell-ebrate World Turtle Day With New Virginia Zoo Residents

Happy World Turtle Day! This special occasion, celebrated each year since 2000, is focused on protecting turtles and tortoises, as well as their...

January 17, 2025

Zoo News Zoo Fans, Welcome To Lily’s New Crib

The year is starting off strong at the Virginia Zoo with a new exhibit for our American bison, Lily! This move was an important step in continuing...

November 15, 2024

Zoo News Orangutan Caring Week 2024

Orangutan Caring Week is a worldwide event celebrated every November to raise awareness for the conservation and care of this great ape species. This...