Baby NewsNo fooling – we have a new baby to celebrate!
April 5, 2020 - “Blip” is the name Zoo Keepers chose for the male bongo calf born on April Fool’s Day. He is the eighth calf for mom, Betty, and seventh for dad, Bob. Keepers said his extra big ears are like a “blip … More
Tales of the TailsDon’t you froget about me
March 20, 2020 - What do internet sensation Doug the Pug and an African bullfrog at the Virginia Zoo have in common? Read on to find out! There are more than 3,000 known frog species in the world, with more discovered every day. Some … More
AnimealsSt. Schilling’s Day
March 19, 2020 - March 17 is not only the world-celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, but also Schilling the emu’s 13th birthday! Schilling lives with Lester in the Australia Walkabout exhibit along with wallabies and their ratite neighbors, Southern cassowaries. Schilling and Lester look almost … More
ConservationLearn About Butterflies Day
March 14, 2020 - Did you know today is Learn About Butterflies Day? We’re here to tell you the basics about these flittery-fluttery insects, why they’re important, what we’re doing to help the pollinators and actions you can take at home to help! What … More
