• This event has passed.

June 27 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT

A special, free, after-hours event, exclusively for Virginia Zoo Members! No advanced reservations are required. Members can simply show their Member ID upon arrival. Gates will open at 5 PM. Event ends at 8 PM and will take place rain or shine.

This year Members are invited to join us for a three night series featuring the Virginia Zoo’s 3 C’s of Conservation: Care, Connection & Community!

“A Look Behind the Scenes” on June 27 will be exploring how we CARE for our animals. We will share a behind-the-scenes peek at how and why we do training with the animals, habitat design, and enrichment!

Event Map

Activities:

  • 5pm – 5:45pm: Animal Ambassador Greeters in the Fountain Plaza
  • Free bounce houses in the Event Field
  • DJ in the Event Field
  • Yard Games in the Event Field
  • Free Train Rides
  • “A Look Behind the Scenes” Open House from 5:30 – 8pm
  • Coastal Virginia Weavers Demos (with the Zoo’s alpaca & sheep fleece!)
  • Learn all about horticulture and exhibit design at our newest exhibit Turtle Oasis!
  • Chat with Virginia Zoo Staff about our Animal Wellness Campus and veterinary care!
  • Special discount in the Gift Shop (Member 10% discount PLUS $10 off qualifying purchases)

Food and Drinks (extra cost):

  • African Village Restaurant
  • Food Trucks:
  • Free Wine Samples from Waters Edge Winery in the Fountain Plaza (21+ only. Full pours available for an extra cost.)