Blog - Virginia Zoo

September 18, 2023

Zoo News These Little Piggies Went To The Vet

Have you ever wondered how places like the Virginia Zoo manage their animal populations? Both of our female red river hogs, Mrembo and Tikiti...

September 15, 2023

Zoo News [updated] On The Road To Recovery! Jax The Bongo’s Tale.

You may have heard over the last few months that Jax, our 3-year-old male eastern mountain bongo, was battling a recurrent infection in his horns...

August 28, 2023

Zoo News Late Giraffe Billy’s Last Descendant Born At Virginia Zoo

NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce the addition of a newborn male to our Masai Giraffe herd, Henry. Henry, who was named...

August 25, 2023

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Partners With Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance To Host All New Beer-tasting Event

NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo is teaming up with the Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance to host the first ever ‘Roar & Pour’ – featuring...

August 21, 2023

Zoo News The Virginia Zoo Loves Our Seniors!

While you may associate the Zoo with children and families, we welcome all of types of visitors, including the young and young-at-heart! To recognize...

August 17, 2023

Zoo News What’s The Buzz At The Virginia Zoo?

Have you ever seen a bee swarm at your house or in a public place and been tempted to spray them? Relax, don’t do it! National Honey Bee Day...

August 10, 2023

Zoo News They’re Here, They’re There; They’re Our Animal Ambassadors!

The Virginia Zoo is committed to engaging our community in taking action to save the world’s wildlife and their ecosystems. One of the key ways we...

May 22, 2023

Zoo News just Browsing! Virginia Zoo Partners With Norfolk Botanical Garden

Have you heard the term “browse” being used in zoos? Browse is a term used for natural plant material that an animal is provided for consumption...

May 9, 2023

Zoo News Lovejoy’s Milestone Moments: Part One

Lovejoy, the Zoo’s juvenile siamang, was born to mother Malana and father Bali on June 26, 2022. As with all animals born at the zoo, keepers have...

May 1, 2023

Zoo News May Birthdays At The Zoo!

May brings warm weather, flowers in bloom, and lots of birthdays to celebrate throughout the Virginia Zoo. We have 10 animal birthdays this month...

April 16, 2023

Thank you, Zoo Crew! Thank You, Zoo Crew!

Global Volunteer Month recognizes volunteers around the world for their hard work and dedication to community and causes. During National Volunteer...