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October 1, 2026

Zoo News 12.5 Ways You Can Support The Virginia Zoo In Our 125th Year

Have you been looking for another way to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Virginia Zoo? Read on to learn more about how you can continue to...

September 19, 2026

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Keeper Explores Nepal With The Red Panda Network

The Virginia Zoo is celebrating International Red Panda Day, honored annually on September 19, by sharing details from Lead Keeper Kristin Cruise’s...

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...

March 12, 2020

Horticulture Rooting For Flowers

The first day of spring is in one week, but the Virginia Zoo’s Horticulture team has been preparing for spring plantings for months! Now that...

March 9, 2020

Animal Arrivals A Zeke Peek At Our Newest Ambassador

New at the Zoo is Zeke, the eclectus parrot! This fifteen-year-old avian was recently acquired by the Zoo in early January and will soon become an...