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September 18, 2023

Zoo News These Little Piggies Went To The Vet

Have you ever wondered how places like the Virginia Zoo manage their animal populations? Both of our female red river hogs, Mrembo and Tikiti...

September 15, 2023

Zoo News [updated] On The Road To Recovery! Jax The Bongo’s Tale.

You may have heard over the last few months that Jax, our 3-year-old male eastern mountain bongo, was battling a recurrent infection in his horns...

April 6, 2022

Group of people looking at meerkat exhibit

Zoo News advance Reservations Are Again Required For
virginia Zoo Entry

In anticipation of the two of the busiest weeks of the year, the Virginia Zoo will be requiring advance reservations and timed tickets April 9, 2022...

March 9, 2022

A group of people pose for a photo on a pathway at the Zoo

Zoo News We’re Making 2022 An Event-ful Year!

The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce its lineup of reinvigorated events for 2022! By bringing back fan-favorites events and introducing new...

March 4, 2022

Zoo News Get Eggs-cited For Bird Breeding!

Tawny frogmouths, Victoria crested pigeons, Cinereous vultures. What do these species have in common other than being amazing birds that also happen...

March 1, 2022

Zoo Vet uses Ophthalmoscope to look into eagle's eye

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Honors Healthcare Workers With Free Admission

The Virginia Zoo is showing its appreciation to healthcare professionals, for both humans and animals! They have faced many challenges in...

February 28, 2022

Conservation National Invasive Species Awareness Week

This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Although we tend to think of invasive species more as pests than true threats, these...

February 25, 2022

Zoo News Tony (the) Hawk Lands At The Virginia Zoo

Dropping in all the way from California, the Virginia Zoo welcomes its newest resident, a Harris’s hawk named Tony. While Tony the hawk won’t be...

February 11, 2022

Explore the Zoo Tropical Getaway At The Zoo!

Completion of the Zoo’s Conservatory has been wrapped up for a few weeks now, and we thought this would be a great time to give you all the details...

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...