Blog

November 16, 2022

Zoo News Chick This Out!

A male cassowary chick, Cremini, was hatched to mom, Portabella (“Bella”), and dad, Boris, on July 23. This is Bella’s first chick and Boris’...

October 20, 2022

Zoo News Virginia Zoo Asia Trail Partial Closure + Discount

NORFOLK, VA – Beginning Monday, October 24th, the Virginia Zoo “Asia: Trail of the Tiger” will experience a partial closure due to the...

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...

July 2, 2021

Tales of the Tails Cape- Able Of Big Things

Many species of animals have defense mechanisms to ward off predators. To name a few – some have sharp claws or teeth, or hard external shells...

June 4, 2021

Tales of the Tails Monitor And Observe

June 4 is the Virginia Zoo’s anniversary of the World of Reptiles and Friends, which opened to the public in 2018. Zoo visitors can find...

May 23, 2021

Conservation Creeping Toward Survival

It’s World Turtle Day! The Zoo has more than a dozen species of turtles and tortoises, from program animal ambassadors who live...

May 23, 2021

Tales of the Tails The Fastest Tortoise

We’re likely all familiar with the story of the tortoise and the hare, and while the tale is vague on which species of tortoise the hare...

May 13, 2021

Meet the Patient Tapir Tooth Extraction

Name: Haddie Sex: Female Species: Malayan tapir Age: 11 years Weight: 600 pounds Reason for Visit: Decreased appetite, drooling, weight loss The...

May 10, 2021

At the Zoo See The Lafayette River In New Nature & Eco Tour

Virginia Zoo and Norfolk Kayak Rentals have partnered together to create exciting kayak tours of the Lafayette River. The ‘Nature & Eco’...

May 5, 2021

ZooFarm Virginia Zoofarm Reopens With New Residents

The Virginia Zoo is udderly excited to announce the ZooFarm’s reopening on May 5, 2021. The barnyard boasts a variety of animals...

April 28, 2021

Animal Wellness Age Is Just A Number

Animals tend to live longer due to the excellent quality of care they receive while under managed care at institutions like the Virginia Zoo. This...