March 1 @ 9:30 am – March 31 @ 4:00 pm EST

Zoo Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden:

🌷 Virginia Zoo members will enjoy free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission for one person. Tickets must be reserved online in advance. Tickets are only valid for the specific date and time noted on the reservation. Tickets can be scanned directly from your smartphone or from a printed copy. Reserve your tickets using the promo code MARCHSWAP on the Norfolk Botanical Garden website here. Upon arrival, Virginia Zoo members must present reserved tickets and a valid Virginia Zoo membership card at the Tollbooth. This promotion is not valid for special events. 

🌷 Virginia Zoo members will also receive a 10% discount in the Garden Gift Shop.

🌷Virginia Zoo members purchasing a membership during the month of March will receive one extra month on their NBG membership! Virginia Zoo members should present their membership card at the Front Desk to receive this special offer. 

🌷 Virginia Zoo members receive the NBG member rate on Youth Education classes taking place during March. To purchase, please call their Youth Education team at 757-441-5830 ext. 463. 

Norfolk Botanical Garden Members visiting the Zoo:

🦁 NBG members enjoy complimentary general admission for the number of individuals covered under their membership. You must present a valid membership card and photo ID to Zoo staff to receive these benefits. This benefit is not valid for special events and education programs. 

🦁 NBG Members will also receive 10% discounts on purchases in the Gift Shop and food purchases at the African Village Restaurant.

🦁 It’s a great time for Norfolk Botanical Garden members to become Virginia Zoo members! When you purchase a Zoo membership, you will receive two additional months for free, plus access to March Member Madness, featuring exclusive discounts for Virginia Zoo members. Offer is valid for in-person purchases only.

Note: On Sunday March 29, the Virginia Zoo will host our Sensory Friendly Morning. On March 29, the Zoo will open to the public for general admission at 12:30pm. Norfolk Botanical Garden members may begin using membership swap benefits for free admission once the Zoo opens to the public at 12:30pm.