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March 27, 2024
Zoo News
Know Before You Go: Spring Break At The Zoo
Planning a Hampton Roads staycation for spring break this year? Here’s what to know before making your plans to visit the Virginia Zoo! The...
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March 22, 2024
Zoo News
World Of Reptiles Conservatory Reopens
The World of Reptiles & Friends is one of the most unique experiences the Virginia Zoo has to offer. When you walk through the front doors, you...
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April 14, 2022
Zoo News
Zoo’s New Male Lion Explores Habitat For The First Time
NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce its new male lion, Ansel has arrived and can now be seen by visitors. Ansel was born at...
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April 12, 2022
Zoo News
newest Animal Ambassador Is
too Stinkin’ Cute
The Virginia Zoo welcomes its newest animal ambassador, a nine-month-old striped skunk named Chonk, who is sure to become a social media...
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March 9, 2022
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...
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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...
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March 1, 2022
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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February 9, 2022
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...
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