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January 16, 2026
Zoo News
Blast Into The Virginia Zoo’s Past: Celebrating 125 Wild Years
In 1892, the City of Norfolk purchased 65 acres of land which were officially designated as Lafayette Park in 1899. Throughout 1900, Lafayette Park...
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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...
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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...
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September 17, 2024
Zoo News
What Does The Fox Say?
Meet Pippi, the 2 year-old red fox that calls the Virginia Zoo home! Pippi joined the Zoo in June of 2023 after being confiscated as an illegal pet...
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July 26, 2024
Zoo News
National Zookeeper Week 2024
The Virginia Zoo’s animal care professionals work across 7 distinct teams and all have different specialties. To celebrate their hard work...
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June 28, 2024
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...
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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...
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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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March 21, 2024
Zoo News
Endangered Siamang Born At Virginia Zoo
The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce an endangered siamang baby made its entrance into the world on March 15, 2024, to mother Malana and father...
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February 28, 2024
Zoo News
The Virginia Zoo Celebrates Black History Month
The Virginia Zoo has been celebrating Black History Month by highlighting important Black historical figures and moments throughout the month. Check...
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January 26, 2024
Zoo News
Soaring Into A New Year With The Same Egg-cellent Team!
From the Africa: Okavango Delta section to the Asia: Trail of the Tiger to the Zoo Farm, our Bird Keeper Team flies around the Zoo caring for a...
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