May 2, 2022
baby sloth up close
The Virginia Zoo has welcomed a baby two-toed sloth to its collection. The newborn arrived overnight on April 17 and is the...
April 25, 2022
tigers standing next to water
Malayan tigers Stubbley and Osceola are leaving the Virginia Zoo. The two six-year-old males have received a recommendation from the...
April 18, 2022
In school, we all learned the lifecycle of a frog and all its stages, from eggs, embryos, tadpoles, etc. But before that cycle even begins, breeding...
April 14, 2022
NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce its new male lion, Ansel has arrived and can now be seen by visitors. Ansel was born at...
April 12, 2022
skunk being weighed on scale
The Virginia Zoo welcomes its newest animal ambassador, a nine-month-old striped skunk named Chonk, who is sure to become a social media...
April 6, 2022
Group of people looking at meerkat exhibit
In anticipation of the two of the busiest weeks of the year, the Virginia Zoo will be requiring advance reservations and timed tickets April 9, 2022...
March 9, 2022
A group of people pose for a photo on a pathway at the Zoo
The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce its lineup of reinvigorated events for 2022! By bringing back fan-favorites events and introducing new...
March 4, 2022
Tawny frogmouths, Victoria crested pigeons, Cinereous vultures. What do these species have in common other than being amazing birds that also happen...
March 1, 2022
Zoo Vet uses Ophthalmoscope to look into eagle's eye
The Virginia Zoo is showing its appreciation to healthcare professionals, for both humans and animals! They have faced many challenges in...