Blog - Virginia Zoo

August 11, 2022

Zoo Improvements Coming Soon: Turtle Oasis

The Zoo has broken ground on a brand-new habitat that puts its conservation efforts front and center. 1. What’s coming? Turtle Oasis is a...

July 27, 2022

Zoo News It’s Red and Black And Striped All Over – But Not For Long!

NORFOLK, VA – Tikiti the red river hog is the proud mom to a male piglet. These piglets are born at just 3-4 pounds, have their...

June 2, 2022

Zoo News Female Lions Asha And Kali Complete The Zoo’s Pride

The Virginia Zoo’s Pride is now complete with the addition of two female lions, Asha and Kali. The two are sisters were born at Blank Park Zoo on...

May 20, 2022

Zoo News Bee-neficial Science

Blog written by Guest Engagement Coordinator Sarah Peterson If you’ve visited the Zoo recently, you may have noticed a few dozen small PVC pipes on...

May 2, 2022

Baby Animals No Need To Hurry To See Our New Baby

The Virginia Zoo has welcomed a baby two-toed sloth to its collection. The newborn arrived overnight on April 17 and is the...

April 25, 2022

Zoo News Virginia Zoo’s Tiger Brothers Leaving

Malayan tigers Stubbley and Osceola are leaving the Virginia Zoo. The two six-year-old males have received a recommendation from the...

April 18, 2022

World of Reptiles Hoppy Hatching!

In school, we all learned the lifecycle of a frog and all its stages, from eggs, embryos, tadpoles, etc. But before that cycle even begins, breeding...

April 14, 2022

Zoo News Zoo’s New Male Lion Explores Habitat For The First Time

NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce its new male lion, Ansel has arrived and can now be seen by visitors. Ansel was born at...

April 12, 2022

Zoo News newest Animal Ambassador Is too Stinkin’ Cute

The Virginia Zoo welcomes its newest animal ambassador, a nine-month-old striped skunk named Chonk, who is sure to become a social media...

April 6, 2022

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Zoo News advance Reservations Are Again Required For
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In anticipation of the two of the busiest weeks of the year, the Virginia Zoo will be requiring advance reservations and timed tickets April 9, 2022...

March 9, 2022

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Zoo News We’re Making 2022 An Event-ful Year!

The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce its lineup of reinvigorated events for 2022! By bringing back fan-favorites events and introducing new...