Blog – Page 19 – Virginia Zoo

November 15, 2024

Zoo News Orangutan Caring Week 2024

Orangutan Caring Week is a worldwide event celebrated every November to raise awareness for the conservation and care of this great ape species. This...

October 25, 2024

Zoo News The 2024 Virginia Zoo Gift Guide

Shop for everyone on your list! Looking for a gift that gives back this year? Support the Virginia Zoo and find unique, animal-themed items by...

September 10, 2019

On Grounds The Nest Big Thing

When you see a wasp or hornet nest near your home, your first instinct may be to call in pest control to get rid of the nest, but at the...

August 27, 2019

Tricks of the Trade Clever Cat

As you may know, the animals at the Zoo all have some form of training. Training is beneficial for multiple reasons, including being mentally and...

August 21, 2019

Tales of the Tails They’re The G.o.a.t.

If you follow us on social media, specifically Instagram, you’ll know that we’ve spiced up Tuesdays by introducing you to a different...

August 19, 2019

person with blue gloves holds screaming red panda cub in hands

Animal Arrivals Thrice The Cuteness

The Virginia Zoo welcomed three red panda cubs to mom, three-year-old Masu and dad, four-year-old Timur. The cubs, two males and one female, were...

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...

August 8, 2019

Animal Health Meet The Patient: Amari

Name: Amari Sex: Female Species: hedgehog Age: 3 years Weight: 342 g (.75 lb.) Reason for Visit: Echocardiogram to evaluate heart murmur heard...

August 5, 2019

Red panda panting with plastic free ecochallenge text and logos

EcoChallenge Plastic-free Wrap

As a conservation organization, it is our responsibility to help create a healthy, just and sustainable future for not only the human race, but for...

July 31, 2019

Southern screamer stands over its unhatched egg

Brood Expectations Screaming Bundle Of Joy

When Keepers discover animals are breeding or expecting to become parents, preparations are made to help make the process as easy as possible for...

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...