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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...
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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...
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February 9, 2022
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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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