When the Sun goes down on our side of town, the Virginia Zoo hosts ZooGrooves: ‘90s Country Edition! 🤠 Saddle up for a wild ride down memory lane at this all-ages, outdoor, concert-style event. 🐎 We’ll have boot scootin’ tunes from the Nashville Nights Band 🎶, the chance to say “howdy” to animal ambassadors, an […]
It's time to fall in love with autumn at the Virginia Zoo’s newest event, Fall Fest on Saturday, September 20 from 5 – 8:30pm! 🍂 This cozy, small-town inspired evening offers something for everyone, from nostalgic games to elevated tastings, all while soaking in the crisp evening air and golden-hour views. Families will love the […]
Can YOU go the distance for monarch butterfly conservation 🦋? Every spring, monarch butterflies east of the Rocky Mountains migrate from Mexico to their summer breeding grounds ☀️🐛 in the United States and Canada. In the fall, they journey nearly 3,000 miles back down south to weather the winter. ❄️ This migration is becoming increasingly […]
Zoovies has been rescheduled for Friday, October 3 from 5pm-9pm due to the forecasted thunderstorms during set up and event hours. Our guests’ safety and experience is important to us, so all attendee tickets will automatically be transferred to the new date. If you cannot attend the rescheduled event date or have any questions, please […]
Carve out some time this October to attend the pick of the patch Halloween event you won’t want to miss - ZooBoo! 🎃 Hosted on October 18th and 19th from 9am - 4pm, this family-friendly celebration is packed with eerie-sistible fun for all ages. Guests can watch animals enjoy pumpkin enrichment, trick-or-treat at candy stations […]
Carve out some time this October to attend the pick of the patch Halloween event you won’t want to miss - ZooBoo! 🎃 Hosted on October 18th and 19th from 9am - 4pm, this family-friendly celebration is packed with eerie-sistible fun for all ages. Guests can watch animals enjoy pumpkin enrichment, trick-or-treat at candy stations […]
Were you bone to be wild? ☠️ Don’t miss the final Adult Night of the year – ZooBoo edition! Explore the World of Reptiles after dark, enjoy mystery pop-up encounters with animal ambassadors, and then shake your boo-ty at a DJ dance party 👻. Guests can test their skills with free laser tag, peek into […]
*Dog ticket registration is now closed. Human only tickets are still available. Enjoy pawsitively spooky 👻 fun this Barktober with your favorite pup-kins 🐶 🎃 at Howl-o-ween: Dog Day at the Zoo! 🐾 Dog lovers and their well-behaved canine companions are invited to have a ball while exploring the Zoo together. Pups will enjoy new […]
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 […]
Whether the holiday season has you leaping for joy or saying “baaa humbug”? 🐑 Have no fear, visit the Virginia Zoo to experience seasonal cheer at our second annual Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market on December 6th from 11am-3pm! Stroll our animal trails with a warm, cozy beverage in hand ☕, take in the […]
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