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SUMMARY:Adult Night
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you been missing the golden age of gaming? 👾 Well\, it’s time to level up by joining us for Adult Night: Game On on Saturday\, March 21 from 5pm-8pm at the Virginia Zoo!   \n\n\n\nConsider us your Game Master on all things retro games! From tabletop 🎲 and cards 🃏\, to game shows and video games – this night is your ultimate cheat code for a night of nostalgic fun for Zoo fans 21+! Aim for a new high score while playing vintage arcade games 🕹️\, compete in classic game shows like Family Feud – Zoo style\, refuel on elevated versions of beloved afterschool snacks (& beverages!)\, treat your inner child to the collectables you always wanted\, and so much more! We guarantee when we hit Game Over\, you’ll leave feeling like you unlocked the ultimate achievement: an unforgettable night out! \n\n\n\nReady to challenge your player 2 to a friendly competition? Press Start 🔴  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent is for ages 21+ and takes place rain or shine. Please note that in order to not disrupt our animals’ routines\, exhibit trails and the Goat Yard will close at 6:45pm\, though the event continues until 8pm. \n\n\n\n**Any listing marked with a dollar sign ($) is an additional cost. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nIncluded with your ticket\n\n\n\n\n5 – 5:30pm: Animal Ambassador Greeters in the Fountain Plaza\n\n\n\n5 – 6:45pm: Retro game themed animal trails\n\nAsia: Trail of the Tiger – Pac-man themed\n\n\n\nAfrica Safari Trail – Super Mario Bros themed\n\n\n\nWorld of Reptiles – Frogger themed\n\n\n\nFlora Point & ZooFarm – The Oregon Trail themed\n\n\n\n\n\n5-6:45pm: Goat Yard access \n\n\n\nLive game shows sponsored by Astro Event Company with MatchMaker VA and the Virginia Zoo’s Conservation Engagement Team on the stage in the Event Field\n\n5:30pm: Trivia with Astro Event Company\n\n\n\n6:15pm: Family Feud with the Virginia Zoo’s Conservation Engagement Team\n\n\n\n7:00pm: Love Connection game with MatchMaker VA\n\n\n\n\n\nFREE PLAY of classic arcade games\n\n\n\nConservation card games\n\n\n\nBeer samples from Elation Brewing\n\n\n\nPhoto ops with Tango the Tiger\n\n\n\nSteampunk themed escape room with Curtain Calls Xscape \n\n\n\nFREE PLAY of video games with Gamer Bus\n\n\n\nTabletop Game Demos with Atlantis Comics\n\n\n\nVisiting Local Businesses: \n\nDave & Busters\n\n\n\nApex Entertainment\n\n\n\nDraftCade\n\n\n\nJust Birdies\n\n\n\nGeno’s Steaks Hampton + ARCADE\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit your memories table\n\nShare your Virginia Zoo memories with us for a chance to be featured in our 125th anniversary time capsule\n\n\n\n\n\nAdult Night Bingo\n\nEach guest will receive a bingo card and a golf pencil upon entry to the event. Once you’ve gotten a blackout card\, turn it in to a staff member at the Membership Gazebo to be entered to win 2 FREE tickets to Adult Night: Summer Camp on July 18.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable for an additional cost ($)\n\n\n\n\n5 – 7:40pm: Virginia Zoo Express train rides\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Gift Shop\n\n\n\nGame On! Vendor Market\n\nTumbeezy Cookies\n\n\n\nThe Sarcastic Hermit\n\n\n\nStay Weird Vintage\n\n\n\nSam Makes Things\n\n\n\nEndangered Formats\n\n\n\nSuper Comp Studios\n\n\n\nAtlantis Comics \n\n\n\nThe Fairy Hair Company\n\n\n\nPop.Roxie\n\n\n\n\n\nFace Painting by Artfully Yours Face Painting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drink ($)\n\n\n\n\nFood Trucks \n\nPelican Pete’s\n\n\n\nTwisted Sisters Cupcakes \n\n\n\nSalsa Libre\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited throwback menu at the African Village Restaurant\n\nSeasoned pizza rolls: classic pizza rolls tossed in a housemade garlic & herb butter sauce for the same nostalgic taste but elevated!\n\n\n\nMini corn dogs with honey mustard dip\n\n\n\nFries\n\n\n\nHotdogs\n\n\n\nChicken tenders\n\n\n\nZoo Dunkaroos: housemade Dunkaroo dip served with animal crackers\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Specialty Cocktails (while supplies last) : All drinks will be served in a 12 oz cup\, $10 per drink.\n\nPac Man Punch: Smirnoff vodka\, lemonade\, pineapple juice\, and passionfruit puree\n\n\n\nUltimate Smash!: Jose Cuervo Silver\, ginger beer\, orange juice\, and a splash of grenadine\n\n\n\nCinnamon Blast Cereal Milk: Jim Beam\, milk\, heavy cream\, sweetened condensed milk\, brown sugar\, cinnamon\, and vanilla\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💲Ticket Prices💲\n\n\n\nThis is a 21+ event only and IDs will be checked prior to entry. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale to Zoo Members starting 2/6 and available to the general public starting 2/13. \n\n\n\n🕹️ Member: $13 \n\n\n\n🕹️ Non-Member: $28 \n\n\n\n🕹️ Day-of Member: $22  \n\n\n\n🕹️ Day-of Non-Member: $37 \n\n\n\n\nPurchase your tickets here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsor: Dave & Busters! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Reminders\n\n\n\n\nLimited 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. \n\n\n\nTickets are non-refundable. All sales are final. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend the event\, the purchase will be considered a donation. \n\n\n\nAs 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.\n\n\n\nThe 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.\n\n\n\nBy purchasing an event ticket\, you agree to abide by the Virginia Zoo’s Rules & Policies.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/adult-night/
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Morning
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we partner with Autism Society Tidewater Virginia\, Complete the Puzzle\, and Destination Family Services to provide guests of all abilities and needs\, along with their families\, the opportunity to visit the Virginia Zoo in a less overwhelming environment. On this special date and time we will provide stress-free activities for your Zoo visit through adapted programs and a reduced number of visitors. With access to animal ambassadors\, activity carts\, biofact carts\, and more the whole family can enjoy this sensory-friendly morning at the Zoo. \n\n\n\n\nReserve your timed tickets here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nIncluded with your ticket:  \n\n\n\n\nBiofact Carts: Join us for hands-on exploration using our biofacts – animal artifacts like feathers\, skulls\, snake sheds\, and more. \n\n\n\nActivity Carts: Join us for hands-on activities that explore the wonderful world of animals and zookeeping. \n\n\n\nUp Close Zoo: Explore your five senses while meeting Animal Ambassadors in a small group encounter. Each session will include 15 guests and last 20 minutes. \n\nSession Times: \n\n9:50 – 10:10am \n\n\n\n 10:10 – 10:30am\n\n\n\n10:30 – 10:50am\n\n\n\n10:50 – 11:10am\n\n\n\n11:10am – 11:30am\n\n\n\n11:30am – 11:50am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00pm: Zoo Tales at the World of Reptiles Classroom\n\n\n\nCommunity Resources: \n\nAutism Society Tidewater Virginia \n\n\n\nComplete the Puzzle \n\n\n\nSentara Therapy Center \n\n\n\nEasterseals PORT Health\n\n\n\nPositive Behavior Support Corporation \n\n\n\nFACT Families for Autism\n\n\n\nBrighter Side to ASD\n\n\n\nCompass Behavioral Group\, LLC\n\n\n\nConnecting the Steps\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable for an additional cost ($):  \n\n\n\n\nSensory toys available for purchase at our Gift Shop Kiosk\n\n\n\n\n*A limited number of KultureCity Sensory bags are available for check-out in our Membership Office (first come\, first serve). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drinks ($)\n\n\n\n\nAfrican Village Restaurant open from 10am – 4pm \n\nChicken tenders\, burgers\, pizza\, fries\, snack items\n\n\n\nSoda\, juice\, water\, beer\, wine\, Waters Edge Serpentine Sangria\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nReserve your timed tickets here!\n\n\n\n\nDue to limited capacity\, timed tickets will be required for entry to the Zoo for this time and date. Individuals with an ADA-Recognized Disability and One Companion can receive free admission upon request. ADA Admission is only redeemable at the ticket booth. All additional family and friends attending are required to purchase & reserve your tickets ahead of time.  \n\n\n\n🎧 Member Adult (18+): Free \n\n\n\n🎧 Member Child (2-17): Free \n\n\n\n🎧 Non-Member Adult (12+): $20 \n\n\n\n🎧 Non-Member Senior (62+): $18 \n\n\n\n🎧 Non-Member Child (2-11): $17 \n\n\n\n🎧 Children under 2 are free but require a reserved ticket \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited number of tickets available. Advance ticket sales end when sold out (get yours early!). If tickets remain on the day of event you may purchase yours at the gate. 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions regarding this event? Please email info@virginiazoo.org or call (757) 441-2374.
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