• Pride Night

    Are you looking for a wild yet age-inclusive way to celebrate Pride this year? 🦁🏳️‍🌈 Come show your colors at the Virginia Zoo with your favorite friends, queens and allies! […]

  • Member Night – A Look Behind the Scenes

    At “A Look Behind the Scenes” on June 25th, members of all ages can learn directly from our dedicated staff about how we provide outstanding care for our animals! But […]

  • Breakfast with the Animals

    Are you a morning person who’s ready and roaring to go to the Zoo on the weekend? Join us for Breakfast with the Animals - an opportunity to rise, shine […]

  • Canceled Adult Night

    Want to visit the Zoo AND beat the summer heat 🥵? Join us for an adults only (21+) evening at the Zoo! Unleash your inner wild child with the chance […]

  • End of Summer Bash

    The sun may be setting on summer 🌅, but we’re squeezing in one last hurrah 🥳 at our End of Summer Bash on Saturday, August 2nd from 12:00 - 4:00pm!  […]

  • Member Night – Tango’s Birthday Party

    No advanced reservations are required, but attendees must show their Member ID upon arrival. Gates will open at 5pm and the event ends at 8pm. The event will take place […]

  • Teddy Bear Clinic

    It’s back-to-school season so let’s get a head start on preventing those sniffles and sneezes ✏️📓! Help your little ones learn why it’s so important to visit the doctor’s office […]

  • 125th Anniversary Event

    Celebrate 125 years of the Virginia Zoo at this anniversary event! Event is free with general admission or Zoo membership. Activities COMING SOON Food & Drink ($) COMING SOON

  • ZooGrooves

    Events are held rain or shine! Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to relax in the Event Field while listening to top hits.    Activities & Schedule COMING […]

  • The Monarch Mile

    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 […]