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January 16, 2026

Zoo News Blast Into The Virginia Zoo’s Past: Celebrating 125 Wild Years

In 1892, the City of Norfolk purchased 65 acres of land which were officially designated as Lafayette Park in 1899. Throughout 1900, Lafayette Park...

November 21, 2025

Zoo News A Week In The Life Of A Global Protagonist

The Virginia Zoo Conservation and Research Grant offers staff the opportunity to engage in on-site conservation projects and community science...

May 28, 2020

Animeals Pepper’s Party Pastries

No birthday at the Zoo goes unnoticed by Chef Yohn, and Pepper the orangutan’s 40th birthday was no exception. Even though Zoo Fans had to...

May 21, 2020

Tales of the Tails Check Out These Rad Tortoises

One of the most easily recognized types of animals in the world is a turtle or tortoise. These reptiles are easy to identify by almost anyone thanks...

May 1, 2020

Education Keep The Five Alive And Save The Rhino!

If the Virginia Zoo had been open to the public today, we would have been celebrating Save the Rhino Day with our wonderful visitors, Zoo Keepers,...

April 26, 2020

On the Blog Responsible Exotic Pet Ownership

Pets. They come in all different shapes, sizes, colors and species. The most popular pets in the United States include cats and dogs (we saw that one...

April 18, 2020

Tales of the Tails What’s So Funny?

Many bird species have been known for their ability to mimic sounds of humans, but there is one bird species whose call has not been influenced by...

April 7, 2020

Baby Animals You’ll Love This New Baby Slow Much!

The Virginia Zoo has something to celebrate. The Zoo had its first baby sloth birth on Sunday, March 8, 2020. This two-toed sloth is the first...

April 6, 2020

Animeals Easter Egg Hunt For The Hogs

When you think of animals and items that symbolize Easter, we can bet that you think of chicks, bunnies, baskets and egg hunts. This year the...

March 20, 2020

Tales of the Tails Don’t You Froget About Me

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...

March 14, 2020

Conservation Learn About Butterflies Day

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...