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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...

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...

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...

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...

November 29, 2023

Zoo News $10,000+ Raised For Giving Zooday 2023!

Giving ZooDay is a movement started by zoos across the country in partnership with Giving Tuesday to demonstrate support for zoos working to preserve...

November 21, 2023

Zoo News The 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...

November 14, 2023

Zoo News Southern White Rhinoceros With Rare Genetics Born At Virginia Zoo

The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a female southern white rhinoceros on November 9, 2023 at 5:40 a.m., bringing our crash up to...

October 23, 2023

Zoo News Receiving The Ape-solute Best Care At The Virginia Zoo

The journey to understanding cardiovascular disease Editor’s note: All 4 of our orangutans were found to be in great health during these...

October 20, 2023

Zoo News Where Did The Turtles Go For The Winter?

We’ve got some turtle-iffic news – 26 turtles have moved into our upcoming Turtle Oasis habitat, which will house wood turtles, spotted turtles,...

September 18, 2023

Zoo News These Little Piggies Went To The Vet

Have you ever wondered how places like the Virginia Zoo manage their animal populations? Both of our female red river hogs, Mrembo and Tikiti...