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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...

November 29, 2023

Zoo News $10,000+ Raised For Giving Zooday 2023!

Giving ZooDay is a movement started by zoos across the country in partnership with Giving Tuesday to demonstrate support for zoos working to preserve...

November 21, 2023

Zoo News The 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...

November 14, 2023

Zoo News Southern White Rhinoceros With Rare Genetics Born At Virginia Zoo

The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a female southern white rhinoceros on November 9, 2023 at 5:40 a.m., bringing our crash up to...

October 23, 2023

Zoo News Receiving The Ape-solute Best Care At The Virginia Zoo

The journey to understanding cardiovascular disease Editor’s note: All 4 of our orangutans were found to be in great health during these...

October 20, 2023

Zoo News Where Did The Turtles Go For The Winter?

We’ve got some turtle-iffic news – 26 turtles have moved into our upcoming Turtle Oasis habitat, which will house wood turtles, spotted turtles,...

September 18, 2023

Zoo News These Little Piggies Went To The Vet

Have you ever wondered how places like the Virginia Zoo manage their animal populations? Both of our female red river hogs, Mrembo and Tikiti...

August 28, 2023

Zoo News Late Giraffe Billy’s Last Descendant Born At Virginia Zoo

NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce the addition of a newborn male to our Masai Giraffe herd, Henry. Henry, who was named...

August 21, 2023

Zoo News The Virginia Zoo Loves Our Seniors!

While you may associate the Zoo with children and families, we welcome all of types of visitors, including the young and young-at-heart! To recognize...

August 17, 2023

Zoo News What’s The Buzz At The Virginia Zoo?

Have you ever seen a bee swarm at your house or in a public place and been tempted to spray them? Relax, don’t do it! National Honey Bee Day...