June 28, 2024
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Zoo News The Zoo Spells Conservation With 3 C’s

The animals you will encounter during a visit to the Virginia Zoo are remarkable in every way: they are beautiful, they represent species from...
May 23, 2024

Zoo News Meet The Virginia Zoo’s International Conservation Partners

When the second-ever Southern white rhinoceros calf was born at the Virginia Zoo in November 2023, our Africa: Okavango Delta trail keepers saw an...
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
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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
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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
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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 24, 2019
Zoo Keeper commands Rhino hornbill to fly to branch

Zoo Keeper Week Keeper Confidential | Hailey

What does a typical day look like for a Zoo Keeper? They start off their shift early – picking up poop, cleaning water bowls, spraying down...
July 23, 2019
male zoo keeper smile and holds prehensile-tailed skink in both hands

Zoo Keeper Week Keeper Confidential | John

In celebration of National Zoo Keeper Week, here’s another opportunity to meet one of our awesome animal care staff. Meet John. Zoo Keeper,...
July 22, 2019

Zoo Keeper Week Keeper Confidential | Bethany

It’s National Zoo Keeper Week, a week to honor our dedicated animal care staff who work day in and day out through the blistering heat, frigid...
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