Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market
December 7 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm EST
The holiday season just got a little more WILD at the Virginia Zoo! Join us for some wintertime festivities at our Holiday Market!
THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!
The Zoo will be offering one (1) free admission with a donation to Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) on the day of the event. Bring a 5 pound or larger bag of dry pet food (any brand, flavor, or size animal) or three (3) NEW items off the list below:
- Blankets and comforters
- Towels and washcloths
- Dog toys (especially for tough chewers)
- Toys for cats and small mammals
- Dog collars, harnesses, and leashes
- Dog & cat treats
- Small animals supplies
Donations can be made at the Norfolk Animal Care Center’s Waggin’ Wheels mobile unit located in front of the Zoo ALL DAY on the day of the event. Free admission can only be used on Saturday, December 7th and multiple donations can receive multiple admissions.
Event Map
Activities
- 11:30AM: Animal Ambassador pop up in Event Pavilion
- 1PM – 3PM: Strolling carolers by Doorway Singers
- 2PM: Animal Ambassador pop up in Event Pavilion
- 2:30PM: Raffle prize winner announced
- Every person entering the Zoo for the event will be entered into a raffle to win a 30″ Coca-Cola polar bear
- Greet Tango the Tiger, Virginia Zoo’s Mascot
- Coca-Cola Caravan in the Fountain Plaza
- Coca-Cola holiday ornament FREE to first 300 guests
- Free photos with Santa
- Coca-Cola merch available to purchase via QR code only
- Norfolk Animal Care Center at Zoo Entrance
- Train Rides ($)
- Holiday themed wine options from Waters Edge Winery ($)
- Holiday music in the Event Pavilion
Holiday Vendor Market ($) – More coming soon!
- 99 Refined
- Angry Black Gxrl Art
- Artemis Crystal Connections
- Better Than Your Bandana
- Cactus Moon Trading
- Cake Boy Cakes
- Chaos 3D LLC
- Clay by Mary Made
- Cray House Works
- Crunch On! Snacks
- DecayDecor
- Fidgety Stitchety Crochet
- Flutterby Soap Company
- Forever Magnolia
- Ginger Sweets Macarons LLC
- Hair by Natalie D
- Happy Pops – Pet Treats
- Honey’s Creative
- Huckleberry Handmade
- Hunger Shop
- JCSimpson Ceramics
- Kislap Jewelry
- Labyrinth Creations
- Lavender Designs
- Lizzy P’s Cheesecakes
- Maison Soleil
- Messie by Jessie
- Mirna’s Creations
- MJE Woodworking
- Norfolk Candle
- One Stop Cozy Shoppe
- Organamama Apothecary
- Pawsnickety Pets
- Plainsman Knife and Leather
- Project Seed Coffee
- Sacred Souls
- Sam Makes Things
- Sarah’ndipitous Sweet Treats & Eats
- Silly Little Goose Designs
- Smith’s Woodworking
- Snake Shed Art by Moonflower Mountain
- Stained Glass by Alli
- Stitched By Nature
- Styx and Stonz
- Sugar Bird Jewels
- Sugar Knuckles
- Sweet Tea Craftworks
- The Sarcastic Hermit
- Three Little Birds Embroidery
- Trotting Fox Creations
- Ulti-Mutt Toys
- Wooden Pine
- WUBYS WINGS
Food & Drinks ($)
- African Village Restaurant
- Food Trucks in Event Field
- Coffee Truck in Fountain Plaza
Thank you to our event partners: Norfolk Animal Care Center and Coca-Cola!
The Virginia Zoo is an outdoor venue, and events will happen rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. If any changes are made, an announcement will be issued via email to our members/ticket holders and on the Virginia Zoo’s social media channels.
Upcoming Events
- December 7, 2024 Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market
- December 8, 2024 Train Rides with Santa
- December 12, 2024 Zoo Tales
- December 14, 2024 Train Rides with Santa
- December 15, 2024 Train Rides with Santa