Zoo UpdatesZoo Mourns Loss of Pair of Otters
October 2, 2020 - The Virginia Zoo is sad to announce the loss of our male otter, Sawyer and his mate, Merrill. On average, Asian small-clawed otters live to 12 years, but Merrill surpassed that by several years and was an impressive 15-years-old, while … More
Eco-tourism TipsYour Guide to Getting Back Outside
September 17, 2020 - In the last decade, the eco-tourism industry has seen an unprecedented spike in the number of people traveling to parks, beaches, attractions and more. In 2016, the National Parks Service recorded an estimated 330 million visitors to its parks, museums … More
Tales of the TailsHooked on Hornbills
September 10, 2020 - The rhinoceros hornbill. No, it’s not the mammal you are familiar with, but instead another kind of gentle giant and one that is rarely seen in the wild. Once you do lay eyes upon them, you’ll see exactly why the … More
EdZoocationFree Educational Programming to Eligible Schools this Fall
August 31, 2020 - Virginia Zoo virtual school programs offer memorable, fun and a highly educational way to learn about animals and conservation – and now Title 1 and Norfolk Public Schools are eligible to virtually attend a new “Career Chat and Q&A Session”. … More
