Tales of the TailsWelcome to the Subbergs
June 8, 2020 - Today is World Oceans Day! While the Virginia Zoo doesn’t have as many aquatic animals as our friends over at the Virginia Aquarium, there is one species currently (pun intended) found swimming on Zoo grounds. On land at the Zoo, … More
ExhibitsAnniversary of the World of Reptiles
June 4, 2020 - Despite the Zoo closing in mid-March due to the pandemic, big things have still been happening. We’re making plans for an official reopening, the Zoo’s Emergency Operations Fund has reached more than $50,000 in donations from our community and we’ve … More
Baby AnimalsName Our New Baby Giraffe
June 1, 2020 - The Virginia Zoo welcomed a Masai giraffe calf on May 26, 2020. At birth, the baby weighed 146 pounds, and stood about six feet tall. Mom, Noelle, is an attentive parent and the calf is nursing regularly and the two … More
AnimealsPepper’s Party Pastries
May 28, 2020 - No birthday at the Zoo goes unnoticed by Chef Yohn, and Pepper the orangutan’s 40th birthday was no exception. Even though Zoo Fans had to celebrate virtually with Pepper and her best friend Schnitz this year, Chef Yohn, Sous Chef … More
