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September 18, 2023
Zoo News
These Little Piggies Went To The Vet
Have you ever wondered how places like the Virginia Zoo manage their animal populations? Both of our female red river hogs, Mrembo and Tikiti...
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September 15, 2023
Zoo News
[updated] On The Road To Recovery! Jax The Bongo’s Tale.
You may have heard over the last few months that Jax, our 3-year-old male eastern mountain bongo, was battling a recurrent infection in his horns...
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August 11, 2022
Zoo Improvements
Coming Soon: Turtle Oasis
The Zoo has broken ground on a brand-new habitat that puts its conservation efforts front and center. 1. What’s coming? Turtle Oasis is a...
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July 27, 2022
Zoo News
It’s Red and Black And Striped All Over – But Not For Long!
NORFOLK, VA – Tikiti the red river hog is the proud mom to a male piglet. These piglets are born at just 3-4 pounds, have their...
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June 2, 2022
Zoo News
Female Lions Asha And Kali Complete The Zoo’s Pride
The Virginia Zoo’s Pride is now complete with the addition of two female lions, Asha and Kali. The two are sisters were born at Blank Park Zoo on...
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May 20, 2022
Zoo News
Bee-neficial Science
Blog written by Guest Engagement Coordinator Sarah Peterson If you’ve visited the Zoo recently, you may have noticed a few dozen small PVC pipes on...
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May 2, 2022
Baby Animals
No Need To Hurry To See Our New Baby
The Virginia Zoo has welcomed a baby two-toed sloth to its collection. The newborn arrived overnight on April 17 and is the...
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April 25, 2022
Zoo News
Virginia Zoo’s Tiger Brothers Leaving
Malayan tigers Stubbley and Osceola are leaving the Virginia Zoo. The two six-year-old males have received a recommendation from the...
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April 18, 2022
World of Reptiles
Hoppy Hatching!
In school, we all learned the lifecycle of a frog and all its stages, from eggs, embryos, tadpoles, etc. But before that cycle even begins, breeding...
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April 14, 2022
Zoo News
Zoo’s New Male Lion Explores Habitat For The First Time
NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce its new male lion, Ansel has arrived and can now be seen by visitors. Ansel was born at...
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April 12, 2022
Zoo News
newest Animal Ambassador Is
too Stinkin’ Cute
The Virginia Zoo welcomes its newest animal ambassador, a nine-month-old striped skunk named Chonk, who is sure to become a social media...
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