February 8 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm EST

Tired of the same old up-scale dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day? 🦎 Join us at the Virginia Zoo on Sunday, February 8 from 9:30am to 12:30pm for a more casual brunch time celebration with your fellow lovebirds or mates! 🥂 Sneak in some hugs and hisses while learning fun facts about dating and mating in the animal kingdom, nibble on tasty treats, name a cockroach after your ex 🪳, watch Carson the Superb owl choose a Super Bowl winner 🦉🏈, and more! Whether you’re in love with love 💗 or you think Cupid is stupid 💘🙄, you can bask in the fun of this unfrogettable event for singles and sweethearts 21+!

Purchase your tickets here!

Activities

  • 9:30 – 10am: Animal Ambassador Greeters
  • 11:30am: ZooLive! Stage Show with Carson the Superb Owl
    • Join our Eurasian eagle owl, Carson, as he predicts the winner for the 2026 Super Bowl!
  • World of Reptiles Behind-the-Scenes Tours
  • Prize wheel station by World of Reptiles Nursery
  • Engagement activity tables throughout the World of Reptiles
    • Biofacts
    • Know Your Poop: Test your knowledge on different animal dung at this activity
    • Name That Penis!: See if you can guess which appendage belongs to which animal
  • Give an Animal a Valentine
    • During the event attendees will have the opportunity to create their very own valentine for one of our animals. The valentine will be given to the chosen animal on Valentine’s Day!
  • Name A Cockroach or Rodent After Your Ex
    • FREE photo-op

Activities for an additional cost ($)

  • Virginia Zoo Express train rides*
    • *The Virginia Zoo Express Train will not operate if the temperature is below 45 degrees.
  • Name A Cockroach or Rodent After Your Ex ($)
    • Tell that not-so-special someone to bug off by naming a cockroach or rodent after them that will be fed to one of the Virginia Zoo’s reptiles or amphibians!
    • You also receive a digital certificate to share the buzz with friends!
    • Cost:
      • $10 per roach,
      • $20 per rodent
  • Valentine’s Day Themed Market

Food & Drink

  • Food
    • Blueberry and strawberry yogurt parfaits w/ granola
    • Baked pastries and muffins
    • Assorted mini quiches 
    • Charcuterie board 
    • Shrimp cocktail platter 
    • Mini crab cake balls
    • Mini Dutch pancakes with fresh berry compote (V) 
  • Alcoholic Drinks
    • Mimosa 
    • Prosecco
    • Bloody Mary
  • Non-Alcoholic Drinks
    • Water
    • Orange juice
    • Coffee

💲 Ticket Prices 💲

Tickets on sale to Zoo Members starting 1/2/26 and available to the general public starting 1/9/26.

Each ticket includes 2 drinks, brunch bites, and all-day admission to the Zoo.

💋 Member: $31

💋 Non-Member: $50

*This event is for ages 21+ only.

Purchase your tickets here!

Event Reminders

  • Limited number of tickets available. Advance ticket sales end when sold out (get yours early!). If tickets remain on the day of the event, gate sales may be limited to credit card transactions only.
  • Tickets are non-refundable. All sales are final. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend the event, the purchase will be considered a donation.
  • As an outdoor venue, events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. If any changes are made, an announcement via an email to our members and/or ticket holders and on the Virginia Zoo social media channels will be issued prior the event.
  • The Zoo is a smoke-free facility; no smoking is allowed inside the Zoo. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping. Inability to follow this rule will result in dismissal from Zoo grounds without a refund.
  • By purchasing an event ticket, you agree to abide by the Virginia Zoo’s Rules & Policies.