March 21, 2024
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...
February 28, 2024
The Virginia Zoo has been celebrating Black History Month by highlighting important Black historical figures and moments throughout the month. Check...
February 6, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected the Virginia Zoo to receive funds to launch a state-of-the-art composting project benefiting...
January 26, 2024
From the Africa: Okavango Delta section to the Asia: Trail of the Tiger to the Zoo Farm, our Bird Keeper Team flies around the Zoo caring for a...
November 29, 2023
Giving ZooDay is a movement started by zoos across the country in partnership with Giving Tuesday to demonstrate support for zoos working to preserve...
November 21, 2023
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...
November 14, 2023
The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a female southern white rhinoceros on November 9, 2023 at 5:40 a.m., bringing our crash up to...
October 23, 2023
The journey to understanding cardiovascular disease Editor’s note: All 4 of our orangutans were found to be in great health during these...
October 20, 2023
We’ve got some turtle-iffic news – 26 turtles have moved into our upcoming Turtle Oasis habitat, which will house wood turtles, spotted turtles,...