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...
February 28, 2019

Zoo Horticulture As The Worm Turns

Coming soon to the ZooFarm are our new composting bins! The Zoo’s Horticulture Department will use vegetable scraps from the Zoo’s Animal...
February 22, 2019

Departures and Arrivals Changes For The Cheetahs

After almost three years at the Virginia Zoo, cheetahs Chester and Rico are leaving to head across country in search of mates. The brothers, who came...
February 19, 2019

Upcoming Attractions New To The Zoo: Nature Play!

The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce the addition of a Nature Play area, to open this summer on Zoo grounds. The Zoo was awarded several grants...
February 14, 2019

Animeals A Crescent Surprise

Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re not only over the moon for our Zoo fans, but we also love our animals to the moon and back! In case you...
February 4, 2019

Horticulture The Trending Turnip

Don’t turn up your nose to turnips. There has been renewed interest in winter veggies, adding nutrients to comfort food during cold winter months....
February 1, 2019

Tales of the Tails That’s Reticulus

Slither into the World of Reptiles and you’ll see animals big and small, from the tiniest of frogs and turtles to our seven-foot-long...
January 29, 2019

Zoo Grants Spreading Our Mission

The New Nature Foundation (NNF) is a non-profit organization that strives to protect wild animals and wild places through education, empowerment and...
January 23, 2019

Climates On Dry Land

One-fifth of the Earth’s surface is covered in dry habitats that receive less than 10 inches of rain per year on average. Despite finding sparse...
January 17, 2019

Animal Wellness Meet The Patient: Suntil

Name: Suntil Sex: Female Species: sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) Age: 18 years old Weight: 51 kg (112 lb.) Reason for Visit: Routine physical +...
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