Kiss & Tail (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT! Gather your besties or your Valentine for the Zoo’s first ever walking brunch event! Held indoors at our World of Reptiles Exhibit, this event is both educational and fun for anyone 21+ looking for a unique Valentine's Day experience. Learn some amazing animal facts while enjoying food, games and more! Plus, don't miss […]

Breakfast with the Animals (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT! Breakfast with the Animals is your opportunity to rise, shine, and dine with your favorite Zoo residents. This exclusive access event gets you in before we open to the general public to enjoy a leisurely morning of snacking, strolling, learning, and seeing how morning meals are made on the wild side! A variety […]

Bike Night (Sold Out)

EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Gear up for a wild ride at the Virginia Zoo! Animal trails will be open late, a DJ will be cranking tunes for a dance party and local bike vendors will be out to help you repair, decorate or swag out your ride as you cruise the Zoo! No bike? […]

Party for the Planet

Taking environmental action has never been so much fun! Join us for a day of activities including Keeper Chats, animal pop-ups, and our Annual Plant Sale. Our Educators and community partners will show you new ways to support conservation and be good stewards of our shared Earth! THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO […]

ZooGrooves: Jimmy Buffett Tribute (SOLD OUT)

THIS IS A SOLD OUT EVENT! Tickets will not be available at the gate during this event. It’s time to rock and roar with the Virginia Zoo! Enjoy a relaxing trip to Margaritaville with music by the Tiki Bar Band and Mosaic Steel Orchestra as they play Jimmy Buffett's greatest hits. This outdoor concert event presents […]

Pride Night

We’ll be adding hearts and rainbows to our stripes and spots during our third annual Pride Night. All ages are welcome at this event to celebrate all things Pride, meet Animal Ambassadors, peruse a mini Pride-themed market, shake your tail feathers to tunes spun by a local DJ and so much more! **Attendees are welcome […]

Member Night – A Look Behind the Scenes

A special, free, after-hours event, exclusively for Virginia Zoo Members! No advanced reservations are required. Members can simply show their Member ID upon arrival. Gates will open at 5 PM. Event ends at 8 PM and will take place rain or shine. This year Members are invited to join us for a three night series featuring […]

[CANCELLED] Member Night – Tango’s Birthday Party!

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FORECASTED THUNDERSTORMS. Your safety and experience here at the Zoo are always of utmost priority to us, and we do not want to risk those elements being compromised in inclement weather. Please be sure to mark your calendars for August 22, which will be our final Member Night […]

Adult Night (SOLD OUT)

RESCHEDULED TO JULY 27TH THIS IS A SOLD OUT EVENT! TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE DURING THIS EVENT. RESCHEDULE UPDATE: Adult Night event has been rescheduled from July 13 to July 27 from 5pm-8pm due to the forecasted thunderstorms during set up and event hours. Our guests’ safety and experience is important […]

Teddy Bear Clinic

Beat those back-to-school blues by bringing your little one and their favorite stuffed animal to the Zoo for a check-up, sponsored by TowneBank! Our educators, volunteers, and community partners will help to demystify visiting the doctor's office while showing the importance of regular medical care for people and animals. THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR […]