Blog – Page 5 – Virginia Zoo

November 15, 2024

Zoo News Orangutan Caring Week 2024

Orangutan Caring Week is a worldwide event celebrated every November to raise awareness for the conservation and care of this great ape species. This...

October 25, 2024

Zoo News The 2024 Virginia Zoo Gift Guide

Shop for everyone on your list! Looking for a gift that gives back this year? Support the Virginia Zoo and find unique, animal-themed items by...

November 16, 2022

Zoo News Chick This Out!

A male cassowary chick, Cremini, was hatched to mom, Portabella (“Bella”), and dad, Boris, on July 23. This is Bella’s first chick and Boris’...

October 20, 2022

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Asia Trail Partial Closure + Discount

NORFOLK, VA – Beginning Monday, October 24th, the Virginia Zoo “Asia: Trail of the Tiger” will experience a partial closure due to the...

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 19, 2022

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Is On Cloud 9 After Giraffe Birth

NORFOLK VA – Virginia Zoo Keepers are delighted to welcome a newborn Masai female giraffe calf born on September 9, 2022. At birth, the baby...

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...

July 27, 2022

Zoo News It’s Red and Black And Striped All Over – But Not For Long!

NORFOLK, VA – Tikiti the red river hog is the proud mom to a male piglet. These piglets are born at just 3-4 pounds, have their...