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September 21, 2021

sloth using paintbrush to paint on canvas

Tricks of the Trade Sloth “trey”ning

Trey, the Zoo’s first-ever sloth baby born in 2020, found new independence from mom Honey and dad Mervin a few months ago, and is officially...

September 17, 2021

Meet the Patient No Ill-eagle Activity

The Zoo’s bald eagle, Abe, recently underwent his routine physical examination from Dr. Tara Reilly, the Virginia Zoo’s Veterinarian,...

August 31, 2020

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

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

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...

August 10, 2020

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

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...

July 31, 2020

Zoo Updates Pandemic And Heat Wave Causes Zoo To Alter Operations

The Zoo has seen many visitors since its reopening in late June, however attendance numbers have started to decrease as COVID cases and temperatures...

July 29, 2020

White-cheeked gibbons sitting while holding onto branch

Member Perks Ymca & Virginia Zoo Swap Members For Second Year

The Virginia Zoo partners with both the YMCA of South Hampton Roads and the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas to swap members during the month of...

July 28, 2020

Animeals Early Birds Get The Worms

Mealworms. Worms for a meal. It’s as basic as it gets, but for many animals at the Virginia Zoo, these bugs are a delicacy and a main component...

July 22, 2020

zoo keeper holds alligator snapping turtle with mouth open

Meet the Patient New Name, Who Dis?

Name: Yidaro, formerly Lord Fairfax Sex: Male Species: Alligator snapping turtle Age: Unknown Weight: 64.9 pounds Reason for Visit: Entrance Wellness...