August 15 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm EDT

It’s back-to-school season so let’s get a head start on preventing those sniffles and sneezes! Help your little ones learn why it’s so important to visit the doctor’s office and how to maintain healthy habits by taking their favorite stuffed animal to the Zoo for a much-needed check-up.

Healthcare doesn’t have to be a scare – our educators, volunteers, and community partners are ready to ease kids’ anxiety by guiding their exploration of medical exams through play. Inspired by the exceptional care our animal and veterinary teams provide every day, families will also discover how routine wellness exams help keep both people and animals healthy.

Event is free with general admission and will take place rain or shine.

Get your tickets here!

Activities

  • 8:30 – 9:30am: Exclusive Members-only access to the Teddy Bear Clinic
  • 9:30 – 10am: Animal Ambassador Greeters in Fountain Plaza
  • 10-10:30am: Diet Kitchen Chat in front of the Animal Wellness Campus
  • 11:30am: Mock Vet Exam
  • 12 – 12:30pm: Diet Kitchen Chat in front of the Animal Wellness Campus
  • Get your teddy bear a thorough check up by visiting each of these six stations:
    • Station 1 – Vitals
    • Station 2 – Heart and Lungs
    • Station 3 – Eyes, Ears, and Mouth
    • Station 4 – Boo Boos and Imaging
    • Station 5 – Grooming and Hygiene
    • Station 6 – Medicine
  • Animal Enrichment Crafts in the Teddy Bear Clinic Waiting Room
  • Health and Care Related Activities in the Animal Wellness Campus
  • Submit your memories table
    • Share your Virginia Zoo memories with us for a chance to be featured in our 125th anniversary time capsule.
  • Fountain Plaza Splash Pad Open
  • Teddy Bear Giveaway while supplies last
    • Ticket Booth attendant will hand out a ticket to redeem in the Gift Shop.

Food & Drink ($)

  • 8:30am – 11am: Mello Beans Coffee Truck
  • 10am – 4pm: African Village Restaurant open
  • 10:30am – 3:30pm: Beastro open
  • 10:30am – 4pm: Mini Melts kiosk open