AnimealsOne of a Rind
May 10, 2019 - At the Virginia Zoo, staff like to celebrate as many animal holidays and birthdays as possible. While we will be celebrating Endangered Species Day on Saturday and World Migratory Bird Day on Sunday, Chef Yohn has partnered with Keepers to … More
Meet the PatientsMobservations
May 8, 2019 - Names: Amadi, Tim and Hardy Sex: Males Species: Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) Ages: Amadi – 1/15/12; Tim – 11/16/12; Hardy – 8/26/12 Weight: Amadi – 2.86 lbs; Tim – 2.95 lbs; Hardy – 3.02 lbs Reason for Visit: Routine physical exam, abdominal ultrasound … More
Animal ArrivalsThe Best Place to Bee
May 6, 2019 - You’re probably familiar with the fact that more than 700 animals representing 150 species can be found at the Virginia Zoo, but did you know there are also more than 30,000 pollinators that also live on Zoo grounds? They may not … More
Annual ShearingGoing to the Baa-Baa Shop
April 30, 2019 - The temperature is rising in Hampton Roads, which can only mean one thing for our woolly friends at the Zoo Farm: it’s time for their annual haircut. It is important for sheep, alpacas and other animals with thick wool … More
