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 […]

Member Night – Conservation

A special after-hours event, just for Virginia Zoo Members! This year Members are invited to join us for a three night series featuring the Virginia Zoo’s 3 C’s of Conservation: Care, Connection & Community! We are wrapping up this year’s Member Night Series with a focus on COMMUNITY! At this event you will learn all about […]

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, a Food Truck Rodeo, live music, games, a kid’s play area, and much more. Activities Unlimited Beer Tastings A free tasting cup is included with […]

ZooGrooves: The Zoo Eras Tour

Are you ready for it? It's time to shake it off at the Zoo during ZooGrooves: The Zoo Eras Tour! This outdoor concert event presents a night of music, food, friends, and family. 💲Ticket Prices💲 COMING SOON Limited number of tickets available. Advance ticket sales end when sold out (get yours early!). If tickets remain on […]

The Monarch Mile

This fall, monarchs are traveling up to 3,000 miles on their journey south to overwintering grounds in Mexico. Join us as we walk and run on a course around the Zoo to support monarch conservation. Price 🦋 $5 for members 🦋 $10 for non-members 🦋 FREE if you join the Virginia Zoo team for Miles […]