What's the difference?Opposites Attract
October 11, 2019 - In many languages, several words are often used interchangeably because they have identical or similar meanings: Fall and Autumn, dinner and supper, and smell and scent. But what about words that are mistakenly used interchangeably? At the Virginia Zoo, education … More
ECO-CELLVirginia Zoo Debuts Cell Phone Recycling Program
October 2, 2019 - The Virginia Zoo wants your old smartphones, tablets, adapters and chargers as part of a new technology recycling initiative that will help to protect wildlife habitats. The Zoo is partnering with ECO-CELL, a family-owned business in Louisville, Kentucky, to recycle … More
AnimealsRabbit Food
September 23, 2019 - It’s International Rabbit Day and what better way to celebrate our hoppy friends than with a feast of their favorite things to munch on from Zoo Chef Yohn! Rabbits are considered herbivores, which means they only eat plants like grasses … More
Tales of the TailsPandamonium
September 20, 2019 - For the past four years, hundreds of images have been submitted by amateur and professional Zoo Fan photographers for consideration in the Zoo’s annual calendar. As staff rummage through every photo, a pattern has emerged with many spectacular images of … More
