October 12, 2020
masked vet staff examine anesthetized red panda
At the Virginia Zoo, our veterinary technicians are a critical part of our veterinary care. Meet Leah Rooker and Danielle Painter, the Zoo’s...
October 6, 2020
The Virginia Zoo and Gunston Hall are taking part in a “Sprout Bout” — a turnip-growing competition. Over the next two months, the cultural...
September 10, 2020
Rhinoceros hornbill in flight
The rhinoceros hornbill. No, it’s not the mammal you are familiar with, but instead another kind of gentle giant and one that is rarely seen in...
August 15, 2020
Gray's monitor eating fig graphic
This birthday Animeals was a fig deal for our Gray’s monitor, who turns five years old today! Watch as she navigates around her exhibit to...
August 10, 2020
lion laying on ground
Of all the cat species in the world, lions probably best embody the idea of “teamwork makes the dream work!” Most felines are solitary, often...
July 28, 2020
Mealworms. Worms for a meal. It’s as basic as it gets, but for many animals at the Virginia Zoo, these bugs are a delicacy and a main component...
July 22, 2020
zoo keeper holds alligator snapping turtle with mouth open
Name: Yidaro, formerly Lord Fairfax Sex: Male Species: Alligator snapping turtle Age: Unknown Weight: 64.9 pounds Reason for Visit: Entrance Wellness...
July 16, 2020
There are more than 3,000 species of snake spread out across every continent except Antarctica, and of those thousands, only a fraction are venomous....
June 26, 2020
red and peach colored flowers among greenery with kugel ball in background
Happy Pollinator Week! This week, we celebrate all those animals who provide some amazing ecosystem services by acting as pollinators! When you think...