Blog – Page 35 – Virginia Zoo

November 15, 2024

Zoo News Orangutan Caring Week 2024

Orangutan Caring Week is a worldwide event celebrated every November to raise awareness for the conservation and care of this great ape species. This...

October 25, 2024

Zoo News The 2024 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...

January 17, 2018

Zoo Improvements Pardon Our Mess

Every year the Zoo sees approximately 500,000 visitors through its doors. Our fans, the weather and daily operations put our facilities to the test,...

December 31, 2017

Animal Birth Ring In 2018 With Peace, Love And “joy”

The Virginia Zoo closed out 2017 with the birth of a baby Eastern bongo. The female calf, who Zoo Keepers have named Joy, was born overnight on...

December 29, 2017

Baby Animals Meet Emery!

It’s the season for giving and our Zoo Fans gave in a big way! More than $2,500 was raised for Pride Lion Conservation Alliance to name our...

December 20, 2017

Animal Viewing Cub Cam Cuteness

To keep up with the demand of cub updates, we now have a cub cam! View Zola and her baby playing, eating and learning anytime day or night. This cub...

December 19, 2017

Lion Cub The Lion Cub With Catitude

In case you haven’t heard, we have an adorable little lion cub at the Virginia Zoo. He was born on October 28 to experienced parents Mramba and...

December 13, 2017

World of Reptiles Hisstmas Time Is Here

On the first day of Hisstmas my curator gave to me…..new reptiles for all to see! The opening of the newly renovated World of Reptiles is...

December 11, 2017

Animal Wellness Meet The Patient: Mateo

Name: Mateo Sex: Male Species: Prehensile-tailed porcupine Age: 2 yrs 11 mo old (born 12/5/14) Weight: 6 kg (13.2 lb) Reason for Visit: Episodes of...

December 7, 2017

Community The Main Donates Towels

Ever wonder what happens to used hotel towels? After a towel has fulfilled its purpose and reached the end of its life, it has to end up somewhere....

December 4, 2017

Tales of the Tails They’ve Been Spotted

You probably already know that a cheetah can run from 0-60 miles per hour in under three seconds, which is much faster than the average car, but...