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...
October 26, 2016

Animal Wellness Alfred To Undergo X-rays

Alfred, the Zoo’s 48-year-old White rhino is set to receive x-rays this week to decide next steps in his medical treatment and recovery. Virginia...
October 25, 2016

CONSERVATION Zoo Prevents Bird Deaths By Applying Tape

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the “stuff on the windows” at the orangutan and tiger exhibits. So we’ve decided to sit down with...
October 21, 2016

Reptiles Happy Reptile Awareness Day!

Today is Reptile Awareness Day – the perfect time to celebrate all things slimy, slithery and creepy! The Virginia Zoo is exceptionally excited to...
October 20, 2016

Animal Awareness Happy International Sloth Day!

Today marks the celebration of International Sloth Day! This holiday exists to help educate the public about the well-being of sloths, conservation...
October 17, 2016

Geriatric Animal Care How The Zoo Cares For Its Seniors

Many of the animals who reside at the Virginia Zoo live longer than they would in the wild, sometimes two to three times longer than their expected...
September 29, 2016

Education Day World Farm Animal Day

Sunday, October 2, 2016 is World Farm Animal Day! The Virginia Zoo is happy to be celebrating all of its domestic and non-domestic farm animals with...
September 27, 2016

Community Involvment First Responders To Receive Discounts At Virginia Zoo

The Virginia Zoo is celebrating First Responders Day by offering discounts on daily tickets and memberships for First Responders and their families...
September 12, 2016

Education Back To School At The Zoo

Teachers, school staff and parents of students fascinated by animals: the school year is here and now is the time to schedule classroom programs or...
September 9, 2016

Conservation Action Plan Hope Grows For One Of The World’s Most Threatened Lizards

The Union Island Gecko Gonatodes daudini, also known as the Grenadines Clawed Gecko, is endemic to one small forest area on Union Island in the...
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