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SUMMARY:Bike Night
DESCRIPTION:Tire-d of your same-old cycling route? 🚲 Put those pedals to the metal and gear up for a wild\, after-hours ride at the Virginia Zoo! Cruise through the Zoo on designated paths\, listen to our DJ spin dance-worthy tracks\, take a break to walk the animal trails\, and meet local bike vendors that can help you repair or trick out your ride with wheel-y cool accessories. Electric scooters are not permitted for this event. \n\n\n\n*Please note that guests will not be permitted to bike or scooter on exhibit trails due to safety concerns for pedestrians that will be in attendance. \n\n\n\nRules and Safety\n\n\n\n\nNo Electric Bicycles Permitted (Unless Hybrids with Motors Removed)\n\n\n\nNo skateboards\, roller skates\, or longboards\n\n\n\nHelmets must be worn by all attendees under the age of 18.\n\n\n\nBikes must be walked on animal trails — no riding.\n\n\n\nEvent takes place rain or shine!\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase 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 in your ticket:  \n\n\n\n\n5 – 5:30pm: Animal Ambassador greeters in the Fountain Plaza\n\n\n\n5 – 7:30pm: Animal trails open; Goat Yard open*\n\n\n\n6pm: Zoo Tales – Storytime featuring an Animal Ambassador guest \n\n\n\n7pm: Winner of Coca-Cola bicycle announced in the Fountain Plaza\n\nPurchase your ticket by May 7 for a chance to win this bike! (Must be present at the time of announcement to win)\n\n\n\n\n\nTune up station sponsored by Bike Norfolk \n\n\n\nHelmet decoration station hosted by GenZoo\n\n\n\nLocal DJ\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\nVisiting Organizations \n\nElizabeth River Trail \n\n\n\nVisit Norfolk\n\n\n\nGenZoo\n\n\n\nSpinclusion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable for an additional cost ($):  \n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Express Train Rides (last ride at 7:40pm) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Bikes must be walked\, not ridden on Animal Trails. Guests cannot bring bikes in the World of Reptiles or ZooFarm.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors\n\n\n\n\nHampton BMX\n\n\n\nEast Coast Bikes\n\n\n\nSlow & Steady Bikes and Goods\n\n\n\nRelax the Feet\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drink ($)\n\n\n\n\nBeastro open with limited menu\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💲Ticket Prices💲\n\n\n\nTickets go on sale to Zoo Members starting 3/27 and to the general public starting 4/3. Ticket prices may increase closer to the event\, so be sure to get yours early! \n\n\n\n🛞 Member Adult: $8 \n\n\n\n🛞 Member Child: $8 \n\n\n\n🛞 Non-Member Adult: $18 \n\n\n\n🛞 Non-Member Child: $13 \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here!\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/bike-night/
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SUMMARY:Party for the Planet
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day the WILD way by joining our Party for the Planet! 🥳 🌎 Get inspired to take environmental action not just on Earth Day\, but every day. Greet Animal Ambassadors\, learn about all the Zoo’s conservation efforts\, hear from community partners about how they make a difference for our planet\, and much more! \n\n\n\nParty for the Planet is North America’s largest combined Earth Day celebration\, with over 120 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facilities participating in the fun. You won’t want to miss these terra-ific festivities here at the Virginia Zoo! 🌿 \n\n\n\nNEW THIS YEAR Volunteer for a Great American Clean with the Virginia Zoo and receive free admission to the Zoo to attend Party for the Planet! Click here to sign up for these volunteer opportunities. \n\n\n\n\nGet your tickets here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10am: Animal Ambassador Greeters at the Event Pavilion\n\n\n\n11am: Zoo Tales storytime at the ZooLive! Stage\n\n\n\n11:30am: Cozy Critters Podcast Live at the ZooLive! Stage with host Dougie Pickles\n\nAll guests who attend the Cozy Critters Podcast live show will have the chance to win a 3rd Generation Yoto Player with an Adventure Jacket and Cozy Critters Yoto Card Pack. Winner must be present at the show to claim their prize!\n\n\n\n\n\n12pm: Animal Ambassador Greeters in the Event Pavilion\n\n\n\n1 – 1:30pm: Animal Ambassador Greeters at the Event Pavilion\n\n\n\nPhoto ops with Tango the Tiger\n\n\n\nSaving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) Animal Activity Stations\n\n\n\niNaturalist Bioblitz: \n\nContribute to community science by logging local wildlife sightings on Zoo grounds! \n\n\n\n\n\nDrive Safe Hampton Roads’ Old\, Used\, Borrowed and Abused Child Safety Seat Round-Up in the parking lot\n\nCar seats that are over eight years old\, have been purchased from a thrift store or yard sale\, have missing parts\, or have no traceable recall information can all pose a safety risk to children. This donation drive provides a way for community members to properly recycle their car seats. \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\nPlant sale with the Virginia Zoo’s Horticulture Department ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Vendors\n\n\n\n\nAskHR Green\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Stormwater\n\n\n\nVirginia Department of Conservation and Recreation\n\n\n\nHabitat Heroes\n\n\n\nKeep Norfolk Beautiful\n\n\n\nNorfolk Botanical Gardens\n\n\n\nNorfolk Environmental Commission\n\n\n\nNorfolk Public Library\n\n\n\nTidewater Compost\n\n\n\nTidewater Master Naturalists\n\n\n\nVirginia 811\n\n\n\nVirginia Herpetological Society\n\n\n\nNorfolk Tree Commission\n\n\n\nNorfolk Public Libraries\n\n\n\nVisit Norfolk\n\n\n\nJames River Association\n\n\n\nGarden for Wildlife\n\n\n\nNOAA Youth Project\n\n\n\nNorfolk Master Gardeners\n\n\n\nNorfolk Animal Care Center \n\n\n\nElizabeth River Project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drink ($)\n\n\n\n\n10am – 4pm: African Village Restaurant open\n\n\n\n10:30am – 3:30pm: Beastro open\n\n\n\n9:30am – 4pm: Mini Melts open
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SUMMARY:ZooGrooves: Girls Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows girls just want to have fun\, so we decided to throw an all-ages party like no other at ZooGrooves: Girls Night Out! 👯‍♀️  \n\n\n\nHit up your group chat\, put on your most fabulous “I Have Nowhere to Wear This” outfit\, and channel all the main character energy as you paint the town (or should we say Zoo?) pink at this Belfast Brunch-inspired celebration! Think the best brunch vibes meet the most epic sing-along dance party 🪩  \n\n\n\nThis is your chance to dance the night away while singing along to DJ Melody’s iconic girl power anthems setlist 🎤\, strike an Instagram worthy pose with celebrity-themed photo ops (we see you Shane and Ilya)  📷\, meet all-female Animal Ambassadors 🦉\, toast to magical memories with brunch cocktails 🥂\, support wildlife conservation through a wild Silent Auction 🐯\, and shop a market of 100% women-owned businesses. 🛍️ The best part? You’ll still be home early enough to do your full skincare routine! 🧼 \n\n\n\nWe’ll keep this request short n’ sweet 💋 – please\, please\, please get your tickets here! 🎟️ Event takes place rain or shine. \n\n\n\n**Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs\, picnic blankets\, etc. to enjoy the live music. Seating will not be provided. \n\n\n\n\nGet your tickets here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nIncluded in your ticket:  \n\n\n\n\n5 – 5:30pm: Greet all-female Animal Ambassadors\n\n\n\n5 – 7:30pm: Animal trails and Goat Yard open\n\n\n\n6pm: Meerkat Keeper Chat\n\n\n\n6:15pm: ZooLive! Stage Show with all-female Animal Ambassadors \n\n\n\nMusic by Melody & Co. Entertainment with DJ Mander\n\n\n\nBracelet-making craft \n\n\n\nConservation Card Games with GenZoo\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\nSilent Auction\n\nBid on various offerings from local businesses — 100% of proceeds go to wildlife conservation!\n\n\n\n\n\nFREE flashing microphone for the first 500 guests to arrive\n\n\n\nMeet the ladies of the Zoo! Visit each animal trail to find a sign with a curated playlist that represents the female animals at the Zoo and the women who care for them! Scan the QR code on your favorite playlists and take them home with you! \n\n\n\nGreetings from the OV Sea Hags \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable for an additional cost ($):  \n\n\n\n\nMaterial Girl Vendor Market \n\nThe Fairy Hair Company\n\n\n\nArtfully Yours Face Painting\n\n\n\nLove\, Gioia\n\n\n\nWuby’s Wings\n\n\n\nOf Great Value\n\n\n\nMessie by Jessie\n\n\n\nMessy Dots Co\n\n\n\nBellas Creations\n\n\n\nimtrying.jpg\n\n\n\nPop.Roxie\n\n\n\nTumbeezy Cookies\n\n\n\nStay Weird Vintage\n\n\n\nThe Card and Cup\n\n\n\nSoy Vida Candles\n\n\n\nThe Teal Eagle Boutique\n\n\n\nLavender Designs\n\n\n\nCoastal Charcuterie \n\n\n\n\n\nBounce House\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drink ($)\n\n\n\n\nFood Trucks: \n\nHangry Girl Eats \n\n\n\nDelight Bites \n\n\n\nSugar & Pearls \n\n\n\nJ&K Style Grill \n\n\n\nGlazed & Infuzed\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\nBrunch Punch: Francis Coppola Prosecco\, Smirnoff Vodka\, Pineapple Juice\, Orange Juice\, Fresh Strawberries/Raspberries\, & Mint\n\n\n\nPeach Sangria: Riesliing\, Peach Schnapps\, Peach Juice/Puree\, Soda Water\, & Edible Shimmer  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💲Ticket Prices💲\n\n\n\nTickets on sale to Zoo Members starting 4/17 and to the general public starting 4/24.  \n\n\n\n🎀 Member Adult: $13  \n\n\n\n🎀 Member Child: $13  \n\n\n\n🎀 Non-Member Adult: $23 \n\n\n\n🎀 Non-Member Child: $18 \n\n\n\n\nGet your tickets here!\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\, and all sales are final. If a ticket holder is unable to attend the event\, the purchase will be considered a donation. If the Virginia Zoo cancels or reschedules an event\, tickets will automatically transfer to the next event in the series when applicable. Guests unable to attend the new date may request a refund within a communicated timeframe. If no additional event is scheduled\, tickets will be automatically refunded\n\n\n\nAs an outdoor venue\, events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. Event updates will be shared via the Virginia Zoo website\, email\, and\, social media channels whenever possible prior to 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/zoogrooves/
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