September 18, 2023

Zoo News These Little Piggies Went To The Vet 

Have you ever wondered how places like the Virginia Zoo manage their animal populations? Both of our female red river hogs, Mrembo and Tikiti...
September 15, 2023

Zoo News [updated] On The Road To Recovery! Jax The Bongo’s Tale.

You may have heard over the last few months that Jax, our 3-year-old male eastern mountain bongo, was battling a recurrent infection in his horns...
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
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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...
September 10, 2020
Rhinoceros hornbill in flight

Tales of the Tails Hooked On Hornbills

The rhinoceros hornbill. No, it’s not the mammal you are familiar with, but instead another kind of gentle giant and one that is rarely seen in...
August 31, 2020
virtual zoo camp meeting

EdZoocation Free Educational Programming To Eligible Schools This Fall

Virginia Zoo virtual school programs offer memorable, fun and a highly educational way to learn about animals and conservation – and now Title 1...
August 18, 2020
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Tales of the Tails Watusi Is What You Get

You may already be aware of our Dexter cows that live in the ZooFarm, but did you know the Virginia Zoo is also home to another herd of domestic...
August 15, 2020
Gray's monitor eating fig graphic

Animeals A Fig Meal For A Big Lizard

This birthday Animeals was a fig deal for our Gray’s monitor, who turns five years old today! Watch as she navigates around her exhibit to...
August 10, 2020
lion laying on ground

World Lion Day Saving The Kings And Queens Of The Jungle

Of all the cat species in the world, lions probably best embody the idea of “teamwork makes the dream work!” Most felines are solitary, often...
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