February 9 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm EST

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Are you tired of the same old up-SCALE dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join us at the Virginia Zoo for a more casual SHELL-ebration at brunch time with your TWEET-heart or mates! Sneak in some hugs and hisses while learning fun facts about animal dating and mating, play turtle-y awesome games, nibble on tasty treats, meet incredible Animal Ambassadors, and more. 

Activities

  • 9:30 – 10:00AM: Animal Ambassador Greeters at World of Reptiles Entrance
  • 12:00PM: ZooLive! Stage Show with Animal Ambassadors
  • 1:00PM: Educator Chats throughout the Zoo
  • Education tables throughout World of Reptiles
  • Prize wheel with endangered species condom giveaway
  • World of Reptiles Behind-the-Scenes Tours
  • Valentine’s themed photo ops
  • Seed packet giveaway

Food & Drink

Alcoholic Beverages

  • Orange mimosa
  • Bloody Mary

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

  • Orange Juice
  • Water
  • Coffee

Food

  • Charcuterie Board (Fruit, Cheese, Meat, Crackers, Dips, & Spread) 
  • Stuffed Mushrooms (V) Spinach, Cheese, Garlic 
  • Mini Assorted Quiches (Some Contain Meat) 
  • Fresh Baked Pastries and Muffins (V) 
  • Strawberry & Blueberry Yogurt Parfaits with Granola (V) 
  • Caprese Skewers (V) 
  • Mini Dutch Pancakes with Fresh Berry Compote (V) 

💲 Ticket Prices 💲

Tickets on sale to Zoo Members starting 12/27/24 and available to the general public starting 1/3/25.

Each ticket includes 2 drinks, brunch bites, special access to the World of Reptiles, and all-day admission to the Zoo.

💋 Member ticket: $31

💋 Non-Member ticket: $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.