August 28, 2018
The animals at the Zoo come in all shapes and sizes, colors and textures. Some of them prefer to live a solitary life, while others enjoy the company...
August 24, 2018
Name: Larsen Sex: Male Species: Rock hyrax Age: DOB 01/18/08 (10 years, 8 months) Weight: 3kg (6.6lbs) Reason for Visit: Dental examination Larsen...
August 22, 2018
Chef Yohn was back at it again for this month’s Animeals, and this time he had some help from his assistant, Sous Chef James. Yesterday was...
August 17, 2018
The second Conservation Youth Team Event of the summer occurred on Wednesday, August 8. The Virginia Zoo’s group of 41 CYTs traveled to the...
August 15, 2018
Grasslands encompass more than 40 percent of the world’s land surface, reaching across six of the Earth’s seven continents. Grasslands,...
August 8, 2018
One of the most common questions the Zoo receives every year is “How do the animals cool off when it’s too hot outside?”. To answer...
August 6, 2018
The Virginia Zoo has always been dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the earth, its flora and fauna. 2018 is the year the Zoo is taking...
August 1, 2018
Rhinos are massive and majestic, and without a doubt some of the most unique creatures on the planet. They are the second largest mammals in the...
July 26, 2018
Every spring the Virginia Zoo searches through hundreds of applications from high schoolers who are looking to spend their summer at the Virginia...