October 12, 2021

Tales of the Tails Toucan Do It!

The toucan is widely recognized for being the iconic symbol for a popular cereal brand, but did you know there are actually around 35 different...
October 8, 2021
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Zoo News Zoolumination Tickets On Sale

NORFOLK, VA – Everyone is getting lit over the Virginia Zoo’s newest exhibition, ZooLumination, and tickets are now on sale! The brand-new...
December 10, 2020
Vet inspects wing of vulture

Zoo Staff Meet The Zoo’s New Vet!

The Zoo welcomes Dr. Tara Reilly, the new Veterinarian at the Animal Wellness Campus. Q | Tell us a little about yourself. A | I was born and raised...
December 8, 2020
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Animal Wellness Don’t Feed Me

The Zoo has a set of important safety rules we ask each visitor to follow. These are for the safety of everyone; guests, staff and volunteers,...
December 2, 2020
vet tech holds frilled lizard while zoo vet looks inside lizard's mouth

Meet the Patients No Scaling Back For These Exams

From gathering physiological data such as body weight, complete blood counts and biochemistry profiles to conducting advanced diagnostic imaging such...
November 23, 2020
rabbit being hand-fed by zoo keeper

Animeals Season’s Feedings 2020

Did someone order mistletoe, pies and cornucopias? Chef Yohn has been busy in his own kitchen as well as the Zoo’s Diet Kitchen in preparation...
November 9, 2020
girl looking at sloth hanging next to her on tree

Support the Zoo Zoo’s Virtual Auction Offers Rare And Exclusive Opportunities

November is here, the holidays are right around the corner, and it’s a puuurfect time to start your shopping with the Virginia Zoo’s Virtual...
November 7, 2020
bison standing

Tales of the Tails The National Mammal

If you think of the largest mammal in the United States, what would come to mind first, a moose? A bear? What about a bison? Bison are the largest...
October 22, 2020
Goliath birdeater in exhibit

Tales of the Tails On The Web

A predator that weighs up to only six ounces may not sound that intimidating until you realize the creature is considered a king among other animals...
October 19, 2020
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ZooBoo 2020 Spooky And Safe Halloween Fun

Zooboo is back! This Halloween tradition can’t be stopped, but it will certainly look a little different. Read on to get a few tips and tricks...
October 12, 2020
masked vet staff examine anesthetized red panda

National Vet Tech Week Technically Amazing

At the Virginia Zoo, our veterinary technicians are a critical part of our veterinary care. Meet Leah Rooker and Danielle Painter, the Zoo’s...
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