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March 27, 2024
Zoo News
Know Before You Go: Spring Break At The Zoo
Planning a Hampton Roads staycation for spring break this year? Here’s what to know before making your plans to visit the Virginia Zoo! The...
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March 22, 2024
Zoo News
World Of Reptiles Conservatory Reopens
The World of Reptiles & Friends is one of the most unique experiences the Virginia Zoo has to offer. When you walk through the front doors, you...
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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 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 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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July 28, 2020
Animeals
Early Birds Get The Worms
Mealworms. Worms for a meal. It’s as basic as it gets, but for many animals at the Virginia Zoo, these bugs are a delicacy and a main component...
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July 22, 2020
Meet the Patient
New Name, Who Dis?
Name: Yidaro, formerly Lord Fairfax Sex: Male Species: Alligator snapping turtle Age: Unknown Weight: 64.9 pounds Reason for Visit: Entrance Wellness...
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