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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...

February 9, 2022

Mramba, king of the Virginia Zoo (Virginia Zoo photo by Cedrick Garrett).

ANIMAL UPDATES Lion Passes At The Zoo

The Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the loss of its patriarch African lion, Mramba. The Animal Care team had been regularly treating Mramba for...

February 9, 2022

New at the Zoo Virginia Zoo Hiring Train Driver & Other Positions

The Virginia Zoo is hosting a job fair to hire for several positions for its upcoming busy season. Many part-time positions are available, including...

February 3, 2022

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Removes Birds From Habitats To Protect Against Avian Flu

NORFOLK, VA – Cases of avian flu (Eurasian H5 HPAI) have been confirmed in wild birds in Virginia, specifically counties surrounding the Virginia...

February 1, 2022

Zoo News Fun Changes Coming To The Zoo This February

Bring your bestie, baby or bae for this sweet admission discount for visits during the month of February. Beginning Tuesday, February 1, 2022,...

January 14, 2022

Zoo News Help Name The Zoo’s Baby Giraffe

NORFOLK, VA – A baby giraffe was born at the Virginia Zoo on December 28, and now he needs a name! The male calf weighed in at 159 pounds and...

December 29, 2021

Wellness 2021 Brings Another Giraffe Baby

Norfolk, Va. – The Virginia Zoo announced on Christmas Day a baby giraffe would be coming in 2022, but its New Year’s calf came early! A Masai...

December 21, 2021

Down to Earth Hiber-nature

Winter is officially here which means it’s time to hibernate! For some background, the word “hibernation” is derived from the Latin word...

December 17, 2021

Tales of the Tails They Won’t Bug You

Ugly sweater day is the one day where everyone appreciates the way you look. Therefore, it is only fitting to let some of what humans consider as...

November 24, 2021

Zoo News A Ssspecial Snake

One of the largest of its kind, the Burmese python is a species of snake native to jungles and scrublands of Burma, Malaysia and Thailand. On...