Tales of the TailsPandamonium
September 20, 2019 - For the past four years, hundreds of images have been submitted by amateur and professional Zoo Fan photographers for consideration in the Zoo’s annual calendar. As staff rummage through every photo, a pattern has emerged with many spectacular images of … More
ZoobornsRed Panda Triplets Have Names
September 16, 2019 - Males, Piercy and Lino (pronounced Leeno) and female, Chris-Anne, are the official names for the Virginia Zoo’s three red panda cubs born this summer. The Zoo launched an auction for the naming rights of the three new red panda cubs, … More
Meet the PatientTaking Extra Precautions
September 12, 2019 - Sex: Female Species: Ethiopian mountain adder Age: 3 years Weight: 465 g (1 lb.) Reason for Visit: Wellness exam When conducting routine physical exams on any animal at the zoo, veterinary staff know the proper precautions to take to promote … More
On GroundsThe Nest Big Thing
September 10, 2019 - When you see a wasp or hornet nest near your home, your first instinct may be to call in pest control to get rid of the nest, but at the Zoo we often like to leave these nests alone, as … More
