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March 27, 2024
Zoo News
Know Before You Go: Spring Break At The Zoo
Planning a Hampton Roads staycation for spring break this year? Here’s what to know before making your plans to visit the Virginia Zoo! The...
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March 22, 2024
Zoo News
World Of Reptiles Conservatory Reopens
The World of Reptiles & Friends is one of the most unique experiences the Virginia Zoo has to offer. When you walk through the front doors, you...
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June 4, 2021
Tales of the Tails
Monitor And Observe
June 4 is the Virginia Zoo’s anniversary of the World of Reptiles and Friends, which opened to the public in 2018. Zoo visitors can find...
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May 23, 2021
Conservation
Creeping Toward Survival
It’s World Turtle Day! The Zoo has more than a dozen species of turtles and tortoises, from program animal ambassadors who live...
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May 23, 2021
Tales of the Tails
The Fastest Tortoise
We’re likely all familiar with the story of the tortoise and the hare, and while the tale is vague on which species of tortoise the hare...
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May 13, 2021
Meet the Patient
Tapir Tooth Extraction
Name: Haddie Sex: Female Species: Malayan tapir Age: 11 years Weight: 600 pounds Reason for Visit: Decreased appetite, drooling, weight loss The...
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May 5, 2021
ZooFarm
Virginia Zoofarm Reopens With New Residents
The Virginia Zoo is udderly excited to announce the ZooFarm’s reopening on May 5, 2021. The barnyard boasts a variety of animals...
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April 28, 2021
Animal Wellness
Age Is Just A Number
Animals tend to live longer due to the excellent quality of care they receive while under managed care at institutions like the Virginia Zoo. This...
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April 23, 2021
Volunteer Appreciation
Alison The Zoo Crew Volunteer
We’re continuing our Volunteer Appreciation Week celebration with an interview with Alison, a Zoo Crew Volunteer who has been volunteering with...
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April 21, 2021
Volunteer Appreciation
Sue The Zoo Crew Volunteer
“I came to volunteer here at the Zoo in 2016 with the hope of becoming a husbandry volunteer in the ZooFarm. Since there was a requirement of...
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April 19, 2021
Volunteer Appreciation
Gill’s Decades As A Zoo Volunteer
Gill has been volunteering for the Master Gardeners at the Virginia Zoo since 1991. Yep, he’s been a volunteer here for 30 years officially on...
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