Tales of the TailsBirds of a Feather
April 12, 2019 - Several of the Virginia Zoo’s Africa Okavango exhibits are unique in that animals representing multiple species often live with each other, just as they could be found in the wild. The giraffe yard is no exception, with four different species … More
Baby AnimalsBabies Big and Small Born at the Zoo
April 9, 2019 - The Zoo is kicking off Spring with two new babies – a bongo calf and porcupette were recently born and can soon been seen on exhibit. A crested porcupine baby, called a porcupette, was born to parents Wilma and Flapjack … More
Zoo HorticultureEvery Rose Has its Thorns
April 4, 2019 - The Zoo’s Rose Garden is undergoing a renovation that entails removing all roses from the location. This garden has been plagued with Rose rosette disease (Emaravirus sp.) also known as witches’ broom of rose, a virus transmitted by an eriophyid mite … More
Zoo Gift ShopConservation-Savvy Gift Shop Purchases
April 2, 2019 - No trip to the Zoo is complete without visiting the Gift Shop and picking out a souvenir to take home. Whether you’re more into something you can wear, such as a t-shirt, jacket or hat, something you can carry out … More
