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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...

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...

January 24, 2018

Conservation Youth Team Being A Cyt Intern

Being able to intern at the Virginia Zoo under Kristine Kastenbaum, the Volunteer Coordinator, and Nicole Miller, the Community Outreach Coordinator,...

January 17, 2018

Zoo Improvements Pardon Our Mess

Every year the Zoo sees approximately 500,000 visitors through its doors. Our fans, the weather and daily operations put our facilities to the test,...

December 13, 2017

World of Reptiles Hisstmas Time Is Here

On the first day of Hisstmas my curator gave to me…..new reptiles for all to see! The opening of the newly renovated World of Reptiles is...

December 7, 2017

Community The Main Donates Towels

Ever wonder what happens to used hotel towels? After a towel has fulfilled its purpose and reached the end of its life, it has to end up somewhere....

December 4, 2017

Tales of the Tails They’ve Been Spotted

You probably already know that a cheetah can run from 0-60 miles per hour in under three seconds, which is much faster than the average car, but...

November 29, 2017

Conservation Zoo Keeper Chelsea Works With Tapirs

Chelsea Swain is a Virginia Zoo Asia Zoo Keeper. She graduated from Christopher Newport University and then interned at The Wildlife Center of...

November 22, 2017

For Your Education Wildlife-friendly Holiday Tips

Let’s face it. The holidays can get pretty wild. There’s tons of food, people, gifts, decorations and alcohol. With this time of year in focus,...

November 20, 2017

Animeals Season’s Feedings Recipes

“Season’s Greetings” takes a twist this week as Chef Yohn, with the help of our awesome ZooFarm Keepers, give some of our animals...

November 7, 2017

Animal Arrivals Welcome Sibindi: Third Endangered White Rhino

The Virginia Zoo is excited to welcome a male rhino. The 11-year-old male, Sibindi, arrived at the Zoo this weekend from White Oak Conservation...