Blog – Page 36 – 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...

December 1, 2017

Lion Cub Pawsitively Adorable Update

Here’s the first of many cub updates to come! Listen and watch as Lead Africa Keeper Jennifer and Zoo vet Dr. Colleen examine and gush over our...

November 30, 2017

ANIMAL BIRTH No Lion, The Zoo Has A New Cub

The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce its latest birth of a lion cub. The male cub was born on October 28 to experienced mom Zola and dad Mramba....

November 29, 2017

Conservation Zoo Keeper Chelsea Works With Tapirs

Chelsea Swain is a Virginia Zoo Asia Zoo Keeper. She graduated from Christopher Newport University and then interned at The Wildlife Center of...

November 27, 2017

National Day of Giving Giving Zoosday

Giving Tuesday, also known as Giving ZOOsday, is today, November 28th and the Virginia Zoo is proud to be a part of this global celebration of...

November 22, 2017

For Your Education Wildlife-friendly Holiday Tips

Let’s face it. The holidays can get pretty wild. There’s tons of food, people, gifts, decorations and alcohol. With this time of year in focus,...

November 20, 2017

Animeals Season’s Feedings Recipes

“Season’s Greetings” takes a twist this week as Chef Yohn, with the help of our awesome ZooFarm Keepers, give some of our animals...

November 15, 2017

Horticulture Our Plight With Fire Blight

The Zoo’s orchard, located within the Animal Wellness Campus, has been hit hard by a destructive disease which has affected all of the Asian...

November 13, 2017

Animal Wellness More About Diallo And His Condition

Many questions surrounding Diallo’s condition have been asked in the past couple of days regarding why certain treatment methods were not performed...

November 10, 2017

Animal Wellness Virginia Zoo Mourns The Loss Of Watusi

The Virginia Zoo is saddened to announce its five-year-old watusi, Diallo, was euthanized this week. As reported earlier this year, Diallo was...