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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...
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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...
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October 12, 2020
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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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September 10, 2020
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...
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August 31, 2020
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...
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August 18, 2020
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...
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August 15, 2020
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...
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August 10, 2020
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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