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July 31, 2026

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Welcomes New Chicks To Their Flock

The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce that one green oropendola chick and two Kenya crested guineafowl keets recently...

June 22, 2026

Zoo News National Pollinator Week Is The Bee’s Knees

We’re buzzing with excitement for the Pollinator Partnership’s National Pollinator Week hosted from June 22 to June 28, 2026! Celebrated during...

June 5, 2019

Exhibits World Of Reptiles Turns One!

Can you believe the World of Reptiles has been open for an entire year? Time flies when you get to spend your time with some of the world’s...

May 17, 2019

Animal Health Training Makes Vet Visits Easier

Just as humans visit their doctors for routine check-ups, animals at the Virginia Zoo are also visited by their doctor, or veterinarian Dr. Colleen...

May 10, 2019

Animeals One Of A Rind

At the Virginia Zoo, staff like to celebrate as many animal holidays and birthdays as possible. While we will be celebrating Endangered Species Day...

May 8, 2019

Meet the Patients Mobservations

Names: Amadi, Tim and Hardy Sex: Males Species: Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) Ages: Amadi – 1/15/12; Tim – 11/16/12; Hardy –...

May 6, 2019

Animal Arrivals The Best Place To Bee

You’re probably familiar with the fact that more than 700 animals representing 150 species can be found at the Virginia Zoo, but did you know...

April 30, 2019

Annual Shearing Going To The Baa-baa Shop

The temperature is rising in Hampton Roads, which can only mean one thing for our woolly friends at the Zoo Farm: it’s time for their annual...

April 26, 2019

Animeals Smash Cakes

Dora and Diego are two of the Zoo’s Screaming hairy armadillos. The siblings are celebrating their second birthdays on Saturday, April 27, so...

April 18, 2019

Wellness Between Animals And People

Working with animals may look and sound like a fun job, and while it is rewarding, it’s a very serious business. Zoo Keepers are responsible for...

April 12, 2019

Tales of the Tails Birds Of A Feather

Several of the Virginia Zoo’s Africa Okavango exhibits are unique in that animals representing multiple species often live with each other,...