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Blog
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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October 25, 2024
Zoo News
The 2024 Virginia Zoo Gift Guide
Shop for everyone on your list! Looking for a gift that gives back this year? Support the Virginia Zoo and find unique, animal-themed items by...
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September 17, 2024
Zoo News
What Does The Fox Say?
Meet Pippi, the 2 year-old red fox that calls the Virginia Zoo home! Pippi joined the Zoo in June of 2023 after being confiscated as an illegal pet...
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July 26, 2024
Zoo News
National Zookeeper Week 2024
The Virginia Zoo’s animal care professionals work across 7 distinct teams and all have different specialties. To celebrate their hard work...
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June 28, 2024
Zoo News
The Zoo Spells Conservation With 3 C’s
The animals you will encounter during a visit to the Virginia Zoo are remarkable in every way: they are beautiful, they represent species from...
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May 23, 2024
Zoo News
Meet The Virginia Zoo’s International Conservation Partners
When the second-ever Southern white rhinoceros calf was born at the Virginia Zoo in November 2023, our Africa: Okavango Delta trail keepers saw an...
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March 22, 2024
Zoo News
World Of Reptiles Conservatory Reopens
The World of Reptiles & Friends is one of the most unique experiences the Virginia Zoo has to offer. When you walk through the front doors, you...
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March 21, 2024
Zoo News
Endangered Siamang Born At Virginia Zoo
The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce an endangered siamang baby made its entrance into the world on March 15, 2024, to mother Malana and father...
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