July 19, 2021

Zoo News First-ever White Rhino Calf Born At The Virginia Zoo

The Virginia Zoo is proud to announce the historic birth of its first-ever Southern white rhinoceros, born to mom, Zina, and dad, Sibindi, on...
July 13, 2021
A happy Northern Tree Shew living at the Virginia Zoo

Species Survival As Shrew Like It

Relationships are hard, but in the animal kingdom things can be even more difficult when trying to find a mate There isn’t an app to download or a...
October 6, 2020

From the Zoo Blog Join The Zoo And Turnip The Competition

The Virginia Zoo and Gunston Hall are taking part in a “Sprout Bout” -- a turnip-growing competition Over the next two months, the cultural...
October 2, 2020
otters running through grass

Zoo Updates Zoo Mourns Loss Of Pair Of Otters

The Virginia Zoo is sad to announce the loss of our male otter, Sawyer and his mate, Merrill On average, Asian small-clawed otters live to...
September 17, 2020

Eco-tourism Tips Your Guide To Getting Back Outside

In the last decade, the eco-tourism industry has seen an unprecedented spike in the number of people traveling to parks, beaches, attractions and...
September 10, 2020
Rhinoceros hornbill in flight

Tales of the Tails Hooked On Hornbills

The rhinoceros hornbill No, it's not the mammal you are familiar with, but instead another kind of gentle giant and one that is rarely seen in the...
August 31, 2020
virtual zoo camp meeting

EdZoocation Free Educational Programming To Eligible Schools This Fall

Virginia Zoo virtual school programs offer memorable, fun and a highly educational way to learn about animals and conservation – and now Title 1...
August 18, 2020
watusi standing

Tales of the Tails Watusi Is What You Get

You may already be aware of our Dexter cows that live in the ZooFarm, but did you know the Virginia Zoo is also home to another herd of domestic...
August 15, 2020
Gray's monitor eating fig graphic

Animeals A Fig Meal For A Big Lizard

This birthday Animeals was a fig deal for our Gray's monitor, who turns five years old today! Watch as she navigates around her exhibit to retrieve...
August 10, 2020
lion laying on ground

World Lion Day Saving The Kings And Queens Of The Jungle

Of all the cat species in the world, lions probably best embody the idea of “teamwork makes the dream work!” Most felines are solitary, often...
August 3, 2020
children color during safari camp

Fun for the Family Annual Calendar Contest Is Challenge For All Ages

Norfolk, Va – The Virginia Zoo wants to see your best “zoo at home” in a new contest they are launching for its annual calendar In previous...
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