Blog - Virginia Zoo

July 19, 2021

Zoo News First-ever White Rhino Calf Born At The Virginia Zoo

The Virginia Zoo is proud to announce the historic birth of its first-ever Southern white rhinoceros, born to mom, Zina, and dad, Sibindi, on...

July 13, 2021

A happy Northern Tree Shew living at the Virginia Zoo

Species Survival As Shrew Like It

Relationships are hard, but in the animal kingdom things can be even more difficult when trying to find a mate There isn’t an app to download or a...

July 2, 2021

Tales of the Tails Cape- Able Of Big Things

Many species of animals have defense mechanisms to ward off predators To name a few - some have sharp claws or teeth, or hard external shells to...

June 4, 2021

Tales of the Tails Monitor And Observe

June 4 is the Virginia Zoo's anniversary of the World of Reptiles and Friends, which opened to the public in 2018 Zoo visitors can find reptiles,...

May 23, 2021

Tales of the Tails The Fastest Tortoise

We're likely all familiar with the story of the tortoise and the hare, and while the tale is vague on which species of tortoise the hare challenged...

May 13, 2021

Meet the Patient Tapir Tooth Extraction

Name: Haddie Sex: Female Species: Malayan tapir Age: 11 years Weight: 600 pounds Reason for Visit: Decreased appetite,...

May 10, 2021

At the Zoo See The Lafayette River In New Nature & Eco Tour

Virginia Zoo and Norfolk Kayak Rentals have partnered together to create exciting kayak tours of the Lafayette River The ‘Nature &...

May 5, 2021

ZooFarm Virginia Zoofarm Reopens With New Residents

The Virginia Zoo is udderly excited to announce the ZooFarm’s reopening on May 5, 2021 The barnyard boasts a variety of animals...

April 28, 2021

Animal Wellness Age Is Just A Number

Animals tend to live longer due to the excellent quality of care they receive while under managed care at institutions like the Virginia Zoo This can...

April 23, 2021

Volunteer Appreciation Alison The Zoo Crew Volunteer

We're continuing our Volunteer Appreciation Week celebration with an interview with Alison, a Zoo Crew Volunteer who has been volunteering with the...

April 21, 2021

Volunteer Appreciation Sue The Zoo Crew Volunteer

"I came to volunteer here at the Zoo in 2016 with the hope of becoming a husbandry volunteer in the ZooFarm Since there was a requirement of...