Blog - Virginia Zoo

January 26, 2023

Mosi Update Mosi Update

Name: Mosi Sex: Male Species: White rhino Age: 18 months Reason for Visit: Horn Injury If you have visited the Virginia Zoo recently, you may have...

January 20, 2023

Ticketing and Membership Updates How To Zoo

Starting Monday, February 6, the Zoo will have an updated online ticketing system. The Virginia Zoo wants all guests to have the best experience when...

January 13, 2023

Zoo News Winter Weekends Offer More Animal Encounters

Looking for some activities to stay warm this winter? Join us at the Virginia Zoo for Winter Weekends. Every weekend in January and February, the...

January 10, 2023

Zoo News Sanibel’s Story: In Honor Of U.s. National Save The Eagles Day

Our newest bald eagle, Sanibel, came to the Virginia Zoo after an inspiring rescue and rehabilitation effort, and we are honored to share her...

December 28, 2022

Zoo News Happy Zoo Year!

It’s time to start thinking about your goals for 2023, and the Virginia Zoo wants you to make meaningful choices. Our mission is to encourage...

December 15, 2022

Animal Exams Ruutine Exam For Ruuxa

Ruuxa, the six-year-old Hartmann’s mountain zebra, underwent a procedure to receive her scheduled routine preventative health examination and hoof...

November 16, 2022

Zoo News Chick This Out!

A male cassowary chick, Cremini, was hatched to mom, Portabella (“Bella”), and dad, Boris, on July 23. This is Bella’s first chick and Boris’...

October 20, 2022

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Asia Trail Partial Closure + Discount

NORFOLK, VA – Beginning Monday, October 24th, the Virginia Zoo “Asia: Trail of the Tiger” will experience a partial closure due to the...

October 19, 2022

Vet Tech Appreciation Week Vet Tech Stars

It’s Veterinarian Technician Appreciation Week! Learn more about our awesome Vet Techs Danielle Painter and Leah Rooker, who provides the best...

October 5, 2022

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Announces New Way To Schedule Programs And Tours

Scheduling a field trip, educational program or behind-the-scenes tour just got easier with the Virginia Zoo’s new online scheduling platform...

September 28, 2022

Zoo News Virginia Zoo’s Asia Trail Has New Residents

NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo’s Asia – Trail of the Tiger has new residents on exhibit. In mid-August, female Malayan tiger Cahaya...