Blog – Page 27 – Virginia Zoo

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...

October 22, 2018

Orangutan Updates Dara As A Mother

As Dara continues through her motherhood journey, check back every week for updates on how she, baby Sofie and the other orangutans are spending...

October 19, 2018

Baby Animals Chick Me Out

For Zoo Bird Keepers, a typical day involves checking up and feeding our feathered residents found all around the Zoo. Soon Keepers will also be...

October 16, 2018

Baby Animals A Newborn For Noelle!

The Virginia Zoo welcomed a male Masai giraffe calf on October 13, 2018. This is the first baby for mom Noelle, who is five years old, and the sixth...

October 12, 2018

Myths Animal Misconceptions

At some point in our lives, we’ve all fallen victim to a rumor or story we believed to be true, especially tall tales about animals. Black cats...

October 10, 2018

Virtual Classroom Technology Helps The Zoo Teach Kids

Education is an important part of the Virginia Zoo’s mission. The Education Department provides a variety of programs for schools, families, and...

September 28, 2018

Animeals Pecky Eaters

Chef Yohn is on vacation this week, but that doesn’t mean the work in the Diet Kitchen stops. The animals need to eat, so Sous Chef James has...

September 25, 2018

Animal Wellness Meet The Patient: Diego

Name: Diego Sex: Male Species: Screaming hairy armadillo Age: 1 yr 5 mo old (born 4/27/17) Weight: 792 grams (1.74 lb) Reason for Visit: Episodes of...

September 21, 2018

Conservation Four Ways We Contribute To Conservation

The Virginia Zoo is known for its animals, exhibits, gardens and events, but did you know that the Zoo serves a higher purpose than just being a...

September 19, 2018

Development Turning Over A New Leaf

The Virginia Zoo is home to more than 700 animals from rhinos to tortoises, snakes and primates, and an array of birds and insects. While the animals...