• Roar & Pour

    In partnership with Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance, join us for this family-friendly event featuring unlimited beer samplings from the finest that Coastal Virginia has to offer, alongside extended exhibit hours, food trucks, live music, games, a kid’s play area, and much more. This event is rain or shine. Event Map Brewery Locations Map Schedule & […]

  • Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market

    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 […]

  • Kiss & Tail (SOLD OUT)

    This event is sold out! Miss your chance to get tickets? Our Valentine's Day themed market is available to the public from 9:30am - 12:30pm. Also, save the date for our Adult Night: Game On event (21+) taking place on Saturday, March 21 from 5-8pm. Tired of the same old up-scale dinner to celebrate Valentine’s […]

  • Adult Night

    Have 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!   Consider us your Game Master on all things retro games! From tabletop 🎲 and cards 🃏, to game shows and video […]

  • Sensory Friendly Morning

    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 […]