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July 31, 2026

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Welcomes New Chicks To Their Flock

The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce that one green oropendola chick and two Kenya crested guineafowl keets recently...

June 22, 2026

Zoo News National Pollinator Week Is The Bee’s Knees

We’re buzzing with excitement for the Pollinator Partnership’s National Pollinator Week hosted from June 22 to June 28, 2026! Celebrated during...

October 23, 2023

Zoo News Receiving The Ape-solute Best Care At The Virginia Zoo

The journey to understanding cardiovascular disease Editor’s note: All 4 of our orangutans were found to be in great health during these...

October 20, 2023

Zoo News Where Did The Turtles Go For The Winter?

We’ve got some turtle-iffic news – 26 turtles have moved into our upcoming Turtle Oasis habitat, which will house wood turtles, spotted turtles,...

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...

August 28, 2023

Zoo News Late Giraffe Billy’s Last Descendant Born At Virginia Zoo

NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce the addition of a newborn male to our Masai Giraffe herd, Henry. Henry, who was named...

August 21, 2023

Zoo News The Virginia Zoo Loves Our Seniors!

While you may associate the Zoo with children and families, we welcome all of types of visitors, including the young and young-at-heart! To recognize...

August 17, 2023

Zoo News What’s The Buzz At The Virginia Zoo?

Have you ever seen a bee swarm at your house or in a public place and been tempted to spray them? Relax, don’t do it! National Honey Bee Day...

August 10, 2023

Zoo News They’re Here, They’re There; They’re Our Animal Ambassadors!

The Virginia Zoo is committed to engaging our community in taking action to save the world’s wildlife and their ecosystems. One of the key ways we...

May 22, 2023

Zoo News just Browsing! Virginia Zoo Partners With Norfolk Botanical Garden

Have you heard the term “browse” being used in zoos? Browse is a term used for natural plant material that an animal is provided for consumption...

May 9, 2023

Zoo News Lovejoy’s Milestone Moments: Part One

Lovejoy, the Zoo’s juvenile siamang, was born to mother Malana and father Bali on June 26, 2022. As with all animals born at the zoo, keepers have...