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January 26, 2023

Mosi Update Mosi Update

Name: Mosi Sex: Male Species: White rhino Age: 18 months Reason for Visit: Horn Injury If you have visited the Virginia Zoo recently, you may have...

January 20, 2023

Ticketing and Membership Updates How To Zoo

Starting Monday, February 6, the Zoo will have an updated online ticketing system. The Virginia Zoo wants all guests to have the best experience when...

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...

October 25, 2021

Zoo Updates Emery The Lion Succumbs To Illness

The Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the loss of Emery, the African lion. In April, the Zoo reported that Emery, who would have been four years...

October 22, 2021

ZooBoo 2021 What A Gourdgeous Weekend For Zooboo!

ZooBoo is this weekend! Whether you’re a ZooBoo first-timer or pro, here are a few things you should know about this safe family-friendly, two-day...

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

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...

September 29, 2021

Tales of the Tails Happy Goose Day!

Did you know there’s a holiday called Happy Goose Day? Also known as Michaelmas Day, this unique tradition is celebrated annually on September...

September 28, 2021

Animeals Taking Care Of The Zoo’s Veterinarian

If you’re familiar with our Animeals blog series, then you know the more than 700 animals at the Virginia Zoo have to eat and Chef Yohn and...