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March 27, 2024

Zoo News Know Before You Go: Spring Break At The Zoo

Planning a Hampton Roads staycation for spring break this year? Here’s what to know before making your plans to visit the Virginia Zoo! The...

March 22, 2024

Zoo News World Of Reptiles Conservatory Reopens

The World of Reptiles & Friends is one of the most unique experiences the Virginia Zoo has to offer. When you walk through the front doors, you...

July 20, 2018

Tales of the Tails Should You Be Wary Of The Cassowary?

To most people, cassowaries resemble the combination of a dinosaur, a turkey and an emu. Cassowaries have a black feathered body, a large helmet on...

July 18, 2018

National Zoo Keeper Week Keeping Up With The Keepers

At the Virginia Zoo, visitors can learn an abundance of information about our animals through many mediums including signage, observation,...

July 13, 2018

Animeals What’s For Dinner?

We celebrate animal birthdays pretty often at the Virginia Zoo, and this week Chef Yohn got involved to create something tasty for the African lions...

July 12, 2018

World of Reptiles Oh Snap! Siamese Crocodiles Arrive

The Virginia Zoo’s new World of Reptiles has become home to Siamese crocodiles, regarded as one of the most critically endangered crocodiles in...

July 6, 2018

Baby Animals Sofie’s A Sight To See!

Since Dara gave birth Friday, June 22, her care team has given Dara the time and space she needs to adequately recover and bond with her baby. Many...

July 2, 2018

On the Zoo Blog Seeing Is Bee-lieving

Last week the Virginia Zoo received some unexpected visitors; an estimated 2,000 to be exact! A swarm of bees migrated to the orchards at the Animal...

June 28, 2018

Tales of the Tails Animal Stories Snake Charmer

In the beginning of May, the Virginia Zoo announced it would be welcoming the region’s largest snake, and Zoo fans grew curious to see what the...

June 25, 2018

Baby Animals A Bornean Is Born!

Dara gave birth to her baby just before midnight on Friday, June 22 behind the scenes in her indoor den. This is the first offspring for both...

June 21, 2018

Animal Vocalizations Sounds Of Summer

Come to the Virginia Zoo on any given day, especially in the summer, and you’ll hear a plethora of sounds. From kids laughing and squealing...