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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...

November 23, 2020

Animeals Season’s Feedings 2020

Did someone order mistletoe, pies and cornucopias? Chef Yohn has been busy in his own kitchen as well as the Zoo’s Diet Kitchen in preparation...

November 9, 2020

girl looking at sloth hanging next to her on tree

Support the Zoo Zoo’s Virtual Auction Offers Rare And Exclusive Opportunities

November is here, the holidays are right around the corner, and it’s a puuurfect time to start your shopping with the Virginia Zoo’s Virtual...

November 7, 2020

Tales of the Tails The National Mammal

If you think of the largest mammal in the United States, what would come to mind first, a moose? A bear? What about a bison? Bison are the largest...

October 22, 2020

Tales of the Tails On The Web

A predator that weighs up to only six ounces may not sound that intimidating until you realize the creature is considered a king among other animals...

October 19, 2020

ZooBoo 2020 Spooky And Safe Halloween Fun

Zooboo is back! This Halloween tradition can’t be stopped, but it will certainly look a little different. Read on to get a few tips and tricks...

October 12, 2020

masked vet staff examine anesthetized red panda

National Vet Tech Week Technically Amazing

At the Virginia Zoo, our veterinary technicians are a critical part of our veterinary care. Meet Leah Rooker and Danielle Painter, the Zoo’s...

October 6, 2020

From the Zoo Blog Join The Zoo And Turnip The Competition

The Virginia Zoo and Gunston Hall are taking part in a “Sprout Bout” — a turnip-growing competition. Over the next two months, the cultural...

October 2, 2020

Zoo Updates Zoo Mourns Loss Of Pair Of Otters

The Virginia Zoo is sad to announce the loss of our male otter, Sawyer and his mate, Merrill. On average, Asian small-clawed otters live to 12 years,...

September 17, 2020

Eco-tourism Tips Your Guide To Getting Back Outside

In the last decade, the eco-tourism industry has seen an unprecedented spike in the number of people traveling to parks, beaches, attractions and...