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June 25, 2025

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Keeper Walked On The Wild Side With The Giraffe Conservation Foundation

In 2024, the Virginia Zoo’s Conservation Committee designated a portion of the Zoo’s Conservation Fund to a grant that provides staff with the...

May 23, 2025

Zoo News Shell-ebrate World Turtle Day With New Virginia Zoo Residents

Happy World Turtle Day! This special occasion, celebrated each year since 2000, is focused on protecting turtles and tortoises, as well as their...

January 20, 2023

Ticketing and Membership Updates How To Zoo

Starting Monday, February 6, the Zoo will have an updated online ticketing system. The Virginia Zoo wants all guests to have the best experience when...

January 10, 2023

Zoo News Sanibel’s Story: In Honor Of U.s. National Save The Eagles Day

Our newest bald eagle, Sanibel, came to the Virginia Zoo after an inspiring rescue and rehabilitation effort, and we are honored to share her...

December 15, 2022

Animal Exams Ruutine Exam For Ruuxa

Ruuxa, the six-year-old Hartmann’s mountain zebra, underwent a procedure to receive her scheduled routine preventative health examination and hoof...

October 19, 2022

Vet Tech Appreciation Week Vet Tech Stars

It’s Veterinarian Technician Appreciation Week! Learn more about our awesome Vet Techs Danielle Painter and Leah Rooker, who provides the best...

October 5, 2022

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Announces New Way To Schedule Programs And Tours

Scheduling a field trip, educational program or behind-the-scenes tour just got easier with the Virginia Zoo’s new online scheduling platform...

September 28, 2022

Zoo News Virginia Zoo’s Asia Trail Has New Residents

NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo’s Asia – Trail of the Tiger has new residents on exhibit. In mid-August, female Malayan tiger Cahaya...

September 9, 2022

Zoo News We’re Howling With “love” Joy

NORFOLK, VA – The Zoo’s adorable siamang infant has a name! The Zoo hosted a two-week online auction for the babe’s naming rights. The winner...

August 26, 2022

At the Zoo New Ways To Play At The Zoo

NORFOLK, VA – Thanks to a generous donation, there are new ways to nature play! The Virginia Zoo’s nature playground, the Run Wild! Nature...

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...