June 24, 2017
Not one, but THREE of our awesome red-headed animals are celebrating their birthdays this week! Let’s wish Thomas, Juno and Schnitz a Happy...
June 23, 2017
Even though the exterior of the soon-to-be World of Reptiles hasn’t appeared to change much, the construction of the building is on time and...
June 21, 2017
What animal is known for its unique spots, long neck and for being the Watchtower of the Serengeti? What about the animal from Africa that can run up...
June 19, 2017
The Virginia Zoo welcomed a female Masai giraffe calf on June 4, 2017. At birth, the calf weighed 149 pounds, and stood 5 feet, 11 inches tall. Now...
June 17, 2017
It’s National Flip Flop Day! Just about everyone owns a pair of these comfortable sandals, which are commonly worn during warmer weather to...
June 5, 2017
The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a Masai giraffe calf on Sunday, June 4.  The female giraffe calf was born to five-time...
June 5, 2017
It’s World Environment Day and we’ve decided to highlight some of the insects that serve a unique purpose in the Earth’s ecosystem,...
June 1, 2017
If you’re a human, and chances are you are, you’ve either eaten or heard of Hot Pockets, the quick microwaveable sandwich that 99% of the...
May 25, 2017
Since today is World Otter Day, we thought we “otter” tell you all about our two adorable Asian small-clawed otters and their intriguing species....