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July 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FORECASTED THUNDERSTORMS.

Your safety and experience here at the Zoo are always of utmost priority to us, and we do not want to risk those elements being compromised in inclement weather. Please be sure to mark your calendars for August 22, which will be our final Member Night of the year! 

A special after-hours event, just for Virginia Zoo Members!

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!

At Tango’s Birthday Party we will be celebrating our favorite fuzzy orange mascot, Tango, by highlighting how and why the Zoo helps build CONNECTIONS between our members and animals!

Event Map

Activities:

  • 5pm – 5:45pm: Animal Ambassador Greeters in the Fountain Plaza
  • ZooLive! Stage Shows at 5:30pm & 6:30pm
  • Find out the winning baby siamang name from our naming contest! (Click here to vote until 4pm on 7/18)
  • Mingle with some of Tango’s mascot friends from organizations through Hampton Roads!
  • Mini Melt Giveaway in the Event Pavilion to the first 500 guests (while supplies last!)
  • Free bounce houses in the Event Field
  • DJ in the Event Field
  • Yard Games in the Event Field
  • Free Train Rides
  • Special Guests: Norfolk Public Library & the Chrysler Museum of Art (with mobile glass studio demonstrations)
  • Educator Chats
    • 6:00pm – Siamang Chat & baby name reveal on Asia: Trail of the Tiger
    • 7:00pm – Big Babies (Giraffe & Rhino) at giraffe overlook on Africa: Okavango Delta Trail
  • Animal Birthday Game
    • Take a picture with an animal or sign throughout the Zoo that matches your birthday and submit it using the QR code on the sign. Provide your picture, birthday and email for a chance to win an animal painting!
  • Plastic Free July Prize Wheel and Animal Enrichment Building
  • Face Painting by Emily’s Fun Faces ($)
  • Fairy Hair by Tinseltown 757 ($)
  • Special discount in the Gift Shop (Member 10% discount PLUS $10 off qualifying purchases)

($) = Activities with an extra cost

Food and Drinks (extra cost):

Gates will open at 5 PM. Event ends at 8 PM. 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.