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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.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/sensory-friendly-morning/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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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/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Kiss & Tail (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out!\n\n\n\nMiss 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTired of the same old up-scale dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day? 🦎 Join us at the Virginia Zoo on Sunday\, February 8 from 9:30am to 12:30pm for a more casual brunch time celebration with your fellow lovebirds or mates! 🥂 Sneak in some hugs and hisses while learning fun facts about dating and mating in the animal kingdom\, nibble on tasty treats\, name a cockroach after your ex 🪳\, watch Carson the Superb owl choose a Super Bowl winner 🦉🏈\, and more! Whether you’re in love with love 💗 or you think Cupid is stupid 💘🙄\, you can bask in the fun of this unfrogettable event for singles and sweethearts 21+! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10am: Animal Ambassador Greeters\n\n\n\n11:30am: ZooLive! Stage Show with Carson the Superb Owl\n\nJoin our Eurasian eagle owl\, Carson\, as he predicts the winner for the 2026 Super Bowl!\n\n\n\n\n\nWorld of Reptiles Behind-the-Scenes Tours\n\n\n\nPrize wheel station by World of Reptiles Nursery\n\n\n\nEngagement activity tables throughout the World of Reptiles\n\nBiofacts\n\n\n\nKnow Your Poop: Test your knowledge on different animal dung at this activity\n\n\n\nName That Penis!: See if you can guess which appendage belongs to which animal\n\n\n\n\n\nGive an Animal a Valentine\n\nDuring the event attendees will have the opportunity to create their very own valentine for one of our animals. The valentine will be given to the chosen animal on Valentine’s Day!\n\n\n\n\n\nName A Cockroach or Rodent After Your Ex \n\nFREE photo-op \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities for an additional cost ($)\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Express train rides*\n\n*The Virginia Zoo Express Train will not operate if the temperature is below 45 degrees.\n\n\n\n\n\nName A Cockroach or Rodent After Your Ex ($)\n\nTell that not-so-special someone to bug off by naming a cockroach or rodent after them that will be fed to one of the Virginia Zoo’s reptiles or amphibians!\n\n\n\nYou also receive a digital certificate to share the buzz with friends! \n\n\n\nCost: \n\n$10 per roach\,\n\n\n\n$20 per rodent\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValentine’s Day Themed Market \n\nLove\, Gioia \n\n\n\nRuby Star Art \n\n\n\nArtemis Crystal Connections \n\n\n\nTumbeezy Cookies\n\n\n\nEver Jane Boutique\n\n\n\nThe Fairy Hair Company\n\n\n\nOf Great Value\n\n\n\nCoastal Chic\n\n\n\nNitWick Smell Goods\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drink\n\n\n\n\nFood\n\nBlueberry and strawberry yogurt parfaits w/ granola\n\n\n\nBaked pastries and muffins\n\n\n\nAssorted mini quiches \n\n\n\nCharcuterie board \n\n\n\nShrimp cocktail platter \n\n\n\nMini crab cake balls\n\n\n\nMini Dutch pancakes with fresh berry compote (V) \n\n\n\n\n\nAlcoholic Drinks\n\nMimosa \n\n\n\nProsecco\n\n\n\nBloody Mary\n\n\n\n\n\nNon-Alcoholic Drinks\n\nWater\n\n\n\nOrange juice\n\n\n\nCoffee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💲 Ticket Prices 💲\n\n\n\nTickets on sale to Zoo Members starting 1/2/26 and available to the general public starting 1/9/26. \n\n\n\nEach ticket includes 2 drinks\, brunch bites\, and all-day admission to the Zoo. \n\n\n\n💋 Member: $31 \n\n\n\n💋 Non-Member: $50 \n\n\n\n*This event is for ages 21+ only. \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/kiss-and-tail/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION: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 sounds of the season listening to cheerful carolers\, watch animals interact with festive enrichment\, and shop local artisans to give a one-of-a-kind gift that gives back to your community. 🎁 🛍️ This holiday market is sure to be your new family tradition full of joyful memories of wildlife and wonder! ❄️ \n\n\n\nTHIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE! \n\n\n\nHelp local animals have a happy howl-iday season by giving to our Norfolk Animal Care Center donation drive! The Zoo will be offering one (1) free admission with a donation to Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) on the day of the event. Bring a 5 pound or larger bag of dry pet food (any brand\, flavor\, or size animal) or three (3) NEW items off the list below: \n\n\n\n\nBlankets and comforters\n\n\n\nTowels and washcloths\n\n\n\nDog toys (especially for tough chewers)\n\n\n\nToys for cats and small mammals\n\n\n\nDog collars\, harnesses\, and leashes\n\n\n\nDog & cat treats\n\n\n\nSmall animals supplies\n\n\n\n\nDonations can be made at the Norfolk Animal Care Center’s Waggin’ Wheels mobile unit located in front of the Zoo ALL DAY on the day of the event. Free admission can only be used on Saturday\, December 6th and multiple donations can receive multiple admissions. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase your general admission ticket 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\nActivities included with admission\n\n\n\n\n11am – 3pm: Photo ops with Tango the Tiger\n\n\n\n11am: Zoo Tales – Birds \n\n\n\n11am: Community Science Chat in the outdoor classroom\n\n\n\n11:30am: Animal Ambassador Pop-up at the Event Pavilion\n\n\n\n12pm – 2pm: Doorway Singers\n\n\n\n12:30pm: Holiday show with our cryptid zookeepers\, Zoosquatch and Zoozilla at the ZooLive! Stage\n\n\n\n1:30pm: Educator Chat\n\n\n\n2:00pm: Animal Ambassador Pop-up at the Event Pavilion\n\n\n\n2:30pm: Holiday show with our cryptid zookeepers\, Zoosquatch and Zoozilla at the ZooLive! Stage\n\n\n\n2:30pm: Southern cassowary keeper chat on the Asia: Trail of the Tiger\n\n\n\nThemed animal enrichment throughout the Zoo\n\n\n\nFREE Coca-Cola holiday ornament giveaway to the first 300 guests to arrive\n\n\n\nEco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Demonstration Station \n\nSupplies provided by 757 Creative Reuse Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities available for an additional cost ($)\n\n\n\n\n11am – 2pm: Train Rides and Photos with Santa*\n\n*The Virginia Zoo Express Train will not operate if the temperature is below 45 degrees. In the event of train closure\, photos with Santa will be moved to the Virginia Zoo Gift Shop.\n\n\n\n\n\nBounce house ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoliday Vendor Market ($)\n\n\n\n\nThat Hippie Painter \n\n\n\nThe Sarcastic Hermit\, LLC \n\n\n\nBetter Than Your Bandana \n\n\n\nNothing Bundt Cakes \n\n\n\nOut of Woodstock \n\n\n\nArtemis Crystal Connections \n\n\n\nSnake Shed Art by Moonflower Mountain \n\n\n\nTumbeezy Cookies \n\n\n\nSmith’s Woodworking \n\n\n\ndEMONCH | monch+kins Atelier \n\n\n\nChaos 3D \n\n\n\nParti Pups LLC \n\n\n\nVelvet Horns Vintage \n\n\n\nHunger Shop \n\n\n\nSunflower Rose Boutique LLC \n\n\n\nEasy Crumb Easy Dough \n\n\n\nSacred Souls \n\n\n\nEver Jane Boutique \n\n\n\nStay Weird Vintage \n\n\n\nOrganamama Apothecary \n\n\n\nMessie by Jessie \n\n\n\nFlutterby Soap Company \n\n\n\nWUBYS WINGS \n\n\n\nLove\, Gioia \n\n\n\nTinsletown 757\n\n\n\nBad Panda VB\n\n\n\nJollity and Co. \n\n\n\nThree Little Birds Embroidery\n\n\n\nPawsnickety Pets\n\n\n\nStitched by Nature\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Gift Shop\n\n20% off all items purchased for a gift basket\n\n\n\n\n\nMore coming soon!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drinks ($)\n\n\n\n\n10am – 4pm: African Village Restaurant open\n\nHot cocoa avaiable\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Trucks \n\nGhost Kitchen\n\n\n\nGlazed & Infuzed\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Reminders\n\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/holiday-market/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T170000
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SUMMARY:Roar & Pour
DESCRIPTION:Click here for tickets!\n\n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nEvent Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrewery Locations Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule & Activities\n\n\n\n\n5 – 5:45pm: Ambassador Animals at the beginning of Asia: Trail of the Tiger\n\n\n\n5 – 6pm: Musical entertainment from The Happy Dutchmen Oktoberfest Band at the Zoo Entrance\n\n\n\n5 – 7pm: Silent Auction in the Event Pavilion\n\n\n\n6 – 8pm: Musical entertainment from the Bobby Blackhat Band in the Event Field\n\n\n\n7pm: Final Roar! Exhibit Trails & Goat Yard Closes\n\n\n\n5 – 8:30pm Activities:\n\nCornhole and Beer Pong (with water) provided by CLUBWAKA\n\n\n\nThe Clubhouse Family-Friendly Activity in the Run Wild! Nature Discovery Zone\n\n\n\nThe Pride’s Corner Family-Friendly Activity in the Run Wild! Nature Discovery Zone\n\n\n\nBounce Hopper Bounce Houses (Additional cost)\n\n\n\nTrain Rides (Additional cost)\n\n\n\nLocal Vendor Market in the Event Pavilion (Additional Cost – see list of Vendors below)\n\n\n\nFace painting by Artfully Yours (Additional Cost)\n\n\n\nFairy Hair from The Fairy Hair Company (Additional Cost)\n\n\n\n\n\n8:15pm: Final Pour! Beer Sampling Ends\n\n\n\n8:30pm: Event Ends\n\n\n\nBrewery Sticker Table at Exit Gate\n\n\n\n\nUnlimited Beer Tastings\n\n\n\nA free tasting cup is included with purchase of a Drinking Adult ticket. \n\n\n\nBeer provided by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nElation Brewing\n\n\n\nGloucester Brewing Company\n\n\n\nBeale’s Beer\n\n\n\nCaiseal Beer & Spirits Co. (The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery)\n\n\n\nCOVA Brewing Co.\n\n\n\nBenchtop Brewing Company\n\n\n\nVibrant Shore Brewing\n\n\n\nDragon Run Brewing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStudly Brewing\n\n\n\nThe Garage Brewery\n\n\n\n1700 Brewing\n\n\n\nAfterglow Brewing\n\n\n\nMaker’s Craft Brewery\n\n\n\nBold Mariner Brewing Company\n\n\n\nPleasure House Brewing\n\n\n\nTradition Brewing Company\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt. George Brewing Company\n\n\n\nCapstan Bar Brewing Company\n\n\n\nNew Realm Brewing Co.\n\n\n\nPost Secondary Brewing\n\n\n\nBig Ugly Brewing\n\n\n\nAlewerks Brewing Company\n\n\n\nReaver Beach Brewing Co.\n\n\n\nMoMac Brewing Co.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors (extra cost)\n\n\n\n\nPOPFlorist\n\n\n\nBella’s Creations\n\n\n\nFace painting by Artfully Yours\n\n\n\nNorfolk Candle\n\n\n\nCustom Spoon Rings from Wuby’s Wings\n\n\n\nFairy Hair from The Fairy Hair Company \n\n\n\nSuperCompStudios\n\n\n\nhighonyoursupply\n\n\n\nThe Sarcastic Hermit\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drinks (extra cost)\n\n\n\n\nAfrican Village Restaurant\n\nPLEASE NOTE: no alcohol will be available for purchase in the restaurant during this event. Food purchases only. \n\n\n\n\n\nMiniMelts\n\nOpen until 8:15pm\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Trucks (in Event Field):\n\nCast Iron Catering\n\n\n\nHola Snacks\n\n\n\nLuvabowls\n\n\n\nHades Wood Fire Oven Pizza\n\n\n\nDC Smoothies\n\n\n\nTwisted Sisters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💲 Ticket Prices 💲\n\n\n\nMember prices\n\n\n\n🍻 Drinking Adult (21+): $48🍻 Non-drinking Adult (18+): $11🍻 Child (2-17): $11🍻 Under 2: Free \n\n\n\nNon-member prices\n\n\n\n🍻 Drinking Adult (21+): $58🍻 Non-drinking Adult (12+): $20🍻 Child (2-11): $17🍻 Under 2: Free \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here!\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\, gate sales will be credit card only. 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.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/roar-pour/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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