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March 27, 2024

Zoo News Know Before You Go: Spring Break At The Zoo

Planning a Hampton Roads staycation for spring break this year? Here’s what to know before making your plans to visit the Virginia Zoo! The...

March 22, 2024

Zoo News World Of Reptiles Conservatory Reopens

The World of Reptiles & Friends is one of the most unique experiences the Virginia Zoo has to offer. When you walk through the front doors, you...

October 11, 2017

National Fossil Day Can You Dig It?

Today is National Fossil Day, an annual holiday that helps promote the scientific and educational values of fossils! What is a fossil? A fossil is...

October 6, 2017

Animeals Chomping Grounds

Chompers, the Virginia Zoo’s only Cape porcupine currently in training as an Animal Ambassador, is arguably one of the most adorable program...

September 30, 2017

Conservation Pangolin Conservation Update

There are eight species of Pangolin – 4 species found in Africa and 4 species found in Asia. All eight species are threatened with extinction...

September 26, 2017

Exhibit Additions A Fresh Start

While most of the Zoo’s reptile collection will have to wait until February to move into their exhibits, one slow-and-steady reptile has...

September 22, 2017

Tales of the Tails That’s All Rhino

Even though unicorns are mythical creatures, there is a real animal that is just as majestic that humans can actually see. Known as “unicorns with...

September 12, 2017

Conservation International Coastal Cleanup Day

Litter isn’t just a big deal in Hampton Roads, but across the world. Plastics and other trash aren’t easily decomposable, and end up in...

September 5, 2017

Animal Wellness Meet The Patient: Palu

Name: Palu Sex: Male Species: Malayan sun bear Age: DOB 10/25/08 (8 yr 9 mo old) Weight: 155.1lb Reason for Visit: Routine Physical Examination...

August 30, 2017

Conservation Hands-on As A Cyt

Every summer, the Virginia Zoo offers youth a chance to get involved at the Zoo, to become more hands on with conservation efforts and learn to be an...

August 21, 2017

Tales of the Tails They Say I’m Emusing

Take a stroll through the Australia Walkabout and you’ll find this tall, flightless bird duo scoping out their wallaby and...