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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 9, 2026

Zoo News New Birds In The Virginia Zoo Flock

The Virginia Zoo recently introduced three new bird species to our growing collection of feathered friends. Read on to learn more about these new...

August 13, 2025

Zoo News Dig In To Armadill-ightful Facts For International Armadillo Day

Happy International Armadillo Day! Celebrated each year on August 13, this day raises awareness for the 25 species of armadillos found across North,...

June 25, 2025

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Keeper Walked On The Wild Side With The Giraffe Conservation Foundation

In 2024, the Virginia Zoo’s Conservation Committee designated a portion of the Zoo’s Conservation Fund to a grant that provides staff with the...

May 23, 2025

Zoo News Shell-ebrate World Turtle Day With New Virginia Zoo Residents

Happy World Turtle Day! This special occasion, celebrated each year since 2000, is focused on protecting turtles and tortoises, as well as their...

January 17, 2025

Zoo News Zoo Fans, Welcome To Lily’s New Crib

The year is starting off strong at the Virginia Zoo with a new exhibit for our American bison, Lily! This move was an important step in continuing...

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 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...

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...

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...