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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...

June 4, 2020

Exhibits Anniversary Of The World Of Reptiles

Despite the Zoo closing in mid-March due to the pandemic, big things have still been happening We’re making plans for an official reopening, the...

June 1, 2020

newborn giraffe calf standing next to mom

Baby Animals Name Our New Baby Giraffe

The Virginia Zoo welcomed a Masai giraffe calf on May 26, 2020 At birth, the baby weighed 146 pounds, and stood about six feet tall Mom, Noelle, is...

May 28, 2020

Animeals Pepper’s Party Pastries

No birthday at the Zoo goes unnoticed by Chef Yohn, and Pepper the orangutan's 40th birthday was no exception Even though Zoo Fans had to celebrate...

May 21, 2020

Tales of the Tails Check Out These Rad Tortoises

One of the most easily recognized types of animals in the world is a turtle or tortoise These reptiles are easy to identify by almost anyone thanks...

May 20, 2020

On the Blog Zoo Saddened By Loss Of Lioness

The Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the loss of our matriarch lioness, Zola An older lion, at almost 16 years old, Zola was a longtime beloved...

May 14, 2020

Meet the Patient Sawyer Sees The Vet

Name: Sawyer Species: Asian small-clawed otter Age: 11 yr 6 mo (DOB 10/24/08) Weight: 31kg Reason for visit: dental exam, abdominal...

May 4, 2020

Baby News Second Bongo Baby Of The Year

The Zoo welcomes another baby bongo! The male calf was born April 18 at 1:44 am to mom, Juni and dad, Bob This is the ninth offspring for Juni...

May 1, 2020

Education Keep The Five Alive And Save The Rhino!

If the Virginia Zoo had been open to the public today, we would have been celebrating Save the Rhino Day with our wonderful visitors, Zoo Keepers,...

April 28, 2020

Meet the Patient Checking In On Charo The Cheetah

Name: Charo Sex: Female Species: Cheetah Age: 7 years Weight: 48 kg (1058 lb) Reason for Visit: Dental exam and abdominal ultrasound Before the...