Blog – Page 3 – Virginia Zoo

July 26, 2024

Zoo News National Zookeeper Week 2024

The Virginia Zoo’s animal care professionals work across 7 distinct teams and all have different specialties. To celebrate their hard work...

June 28, 2024

Zoo News The Zoo Spells Conservation With 3 C’s

The animals you will encounter during a visit to the Virginia Zoo are remarkable in every way: they are beautiful, they represent species from...

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...

August 10, 2023

Zoo News They’re Here, They’re There; They’re Our Animal Ambassadors!

The Virginia Zoo is committed to engaging our community in taking action to save the world’s wildlife and their ecosystems. One of the key ways we...

May 22, 2023

Zoo News just Browsing! Virginia Zoo Partners With Norfolk Botanical Garden

Have you heard the term “browse” being used in zoos? Browse is a term used for natural plant material that an animal is provided for consumption...

May 9, 2023

Zoo News Lovejoy’s Milestone Moments: Part One

Lovejoy, the Zoo’s juvenile siamang, was born to mother Malana and father Bali on June 26, 2022. As with all animals born at the zoo, keepers have...

May 1, 2023

Zoo News May Birthdays At The Zoo!

May brings warm weather, flowers in bloom, and lots of birthdays to celebrate throughout the Virginia Zoo. We have 10 animal birthdays this month...

April 16, 2023

Thank you, Zoo Crew! Thank You, Zoo Crew!

Global Volunteer Month recognizes volunteers around the world for their hard work and dedication to community and causes. During National Volunteer...

April 12, 2023

Zoo News Dr. Lauren Novak’s Favorite Turtle In The World: The Eastern Box Turtle

Dr. Lauren Novak is not only a zoo veterinarian but also a passionate wildlife conservationist and biologist. She is particularly fond of one of the...

April 1, 2023

April Birthdays At The Zoo! April Birthdays At The Zoo!

Spring has sprung at the Virginia Zoo as we celebrate an exciting number of birthdays! April is National Frog Month and highlights National Wildlife...