August 18, 2017
Bora and Zina, our Southern White rhinos, are two of the Zoo’s largest animals – weighing in between 2,200 and 2,700 pounds each. With...
August 15, 2017
Make your next trip to the Zoo an educational trip by learning all about our Africa – Okavango Delta friends and what you can do to protect...
August 9, 2017
Bowling for Rhinos… What is it, why is it important, and how can you help? What is it? Bowling for Rhinos is a national fundraising campaign hosted...
August 7, 2017
If you’ve been to the Zoo recently, you might have noticed Diallo, one of our two five-year-old Watusi cattle has a slight tilt to his head. Inside...
August 5, 2017
Today’s special holiday commemorates an animal that can be spotted at the Zoo, but only if you come at the right time. Walk past the bison and...
August 1, 2017
The Virginia Zoo recently created three new interactive preschool Zoo to You Outreaches: “Animals on the Move”, “One, Two, Who’s at the...
July 27, 2017
July 29th is International Tiger Day and the Virginia Zoo is celebrating with some fun festivities on from 11 am to 2 pm. The Zoo’s Education...
July 24, 2017
The Virginia Zoo Horticulture Department is working on a new type of garden that is not only unique for guests to see, but that is beneficial for the...
July 21, 2017
In August 2014, Zoo Keepers from the Virginia Zoo, along with those from the Virginia Aquarium and the Virginia Living Museum, formed a local chapter...