Blog – Page 8 – Virginia Zoo

November 15, 2024

Zoo News Orangutan Caring Week 2024

Orangutan Caring Week is a worldwide event celebrated every November to raise awareness for the conservation and care of this great ape species. This...

October 25, 2024

Zoo News The 2024 Virginia Zoo Gift Guide

Shop for everyone on your list! Looking for a gift that gives back this year? Support the Virginia Zoo and find unique, animal-themed items by...

December 17, 2021

Tales of the Tails They Won’t Bug You

Ugly sweater day is the one day where everyone appreciates the way you look. Therefore, it is only fitting to let some of what humans consider as...

November 24, 2021

Zoo News A Ssspecial Snake

One of the largest of its kind, the Burmese python is a species of snake native to jungles and scrublands of Burma, Malaysia and Thailand. On...

October 25, 2021

Zoo Updates Emery The Lion Succumbs To Illness

The Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the loss of Emery, the African lion. In April, the Zoo reported that Emery, who would have been four years...

October 22, 2021

ZooBoo 2021 What A Gourdgeous Weekend For Zooboo!

ZooBoo is this weekend! Whether you’re a ZooBoo first-timer or pro, here are a few things you should know about this safe family-friendly, two-day...

October 12, 2021

Tales of the Tails Toucan Do It!

The toucan is widely recognized for being the iconic symbol for a popular cereal brand, but did you know there are actually around 35 different...

September 29, 2021

Tales of the Tails Happy Goose Day!

Did you know there’s a holiday called Happy Goose Day? Also known as Michaelmas Day, this unique tradition is celebrated annually on September...

September 28, 2021

Animeals Taking Care Of The Zoo’s Veterinarian

If you’re familiar with our Animeals blog series, then you know the more than 700 animals at the Virginia Zoo have to eat and Chef Yohn and...

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,...