November 24, 2021
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
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
bird sitting next to pumpkins
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
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
egyptian goose standing
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
man puts together taco for woman
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
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
Zoo Vet inspects eagle's talons
The Zoo’s bald eagle, Abe, recently underwent his routine physical examination from Dr. Tara Reilly, the Virginia Zoo’s Veterinarian,...
September 13, 2021
prevost squirrel close up
The Virginia ZooFarm residents are getting squirrelly over their new friends, Diana and Kelapa. These two new additions are Prevost squirrels, native...