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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...

November 13, 2025

Zoo News The 2025 Virginia Zoo Gift Guide

Gifts that give back this holiday season This holiday season is the perfect opportunity to give to your loved ones while also giving back to wildlife...

August 15, 2019

Animeals You Jelly?

When it comes to animal diets, choosing the right nutrients can be tricky. At the Virginia Zoo, we mimic each species’ natural diet as best as...

July 26, 2019

Teams play life-sized version ofhungry hungry hippo

Zoo Keeper Week 2019 Zoo Keeper Olympics

There’s no doubt that some of the requirements to be a Zoo Keeper include physical fitness and wit. It is mandatory for Keepers to be on their...

July 25, 2019

zoo keeper in hat smiles while holding Caledonian gecko in both hands

Zoo Keeper Week Keeper Confidential | Dennis

We’re half way through National Keeper Week, but still celebrating! Our Keepers spend most of their time with the animals or talking about the...

July 17, 2019

Animeals One Big Bite

Yesterday was World Snake Day and we decided to take advantage of a unique Animeals opportunity. In case you aren’t familiar with how snakes...

July 11, 2019

New Arrivals We’re Bananas For Bella

Meet Bella, or as her Keepers like to call her, Bella Bananas! Bella is a five year, 11-month-old Southern cassowary who arrived at the Zoo in late...

July 9, 2019

Climates Marsh Madness

In this blog series, we’ve journeyed across the world to discover the driest of habitats, the hottest environments, the most diverse areas and...

July 2, 2019

San Diego Kids and CHKD Virginia Zoo Animals Become Tv Stars At Hospital

Young patients, their families and invited guests were treated to a visit with some amazing animal ambassadors—including a Flemish giant rabbit, a...

June 28, 2019

Animeals Toucan Do It!

Chef Yohn has been MIA (or just on vacation) but the animals at the Zoo still have to be fed! During his absence, there is plenty of work still...

June 13, 2019

Tales of the Tails Keep Calm And Carrion

When you think of Mt. Everest, do you picture seeing anything more than snow on top of the tallest mountain in the world? We bet you wouldn’t...