• Valentine’s Day Sale

    Celebrate love the wild way this Valentine's Day with the Virginia Zoo! From Zoodopting our Asian small-clawed otter couple to naming a pest after your pesky ex, we've got Valentine's […]

  • 25 on the 25th

    Due to forecasted weather on this date, the Zoo will be closed and available deals have been updated below. The Virginia Zoo is celebrating our 125th anniversary all throughout 2026. […]

  • Little Zoo

    Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our […]

  • Member Perk: Wild Wednesday

    Wednesdays are wild in the African Village Restaurant! Zoo members can enjoy a special-priced lunch for just $10, which includes a meal and a 16oz fountain drink, as we test […]

  • Zoo Tales

    Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly […]

  • Wild Babies

    Calling all “Wild Babies” to the zoo! Join us for a NEW program offering for our youngest zoo visitors. We will be exploring age appropriate sensory and educational activities in […]

  • Zoo Tales

    Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly […]

  • Kiss & Tail

    Tired 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 […]

  • Little Zoo

    Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our […]

  • Staff In-Service Day

    The Virginia Zoo will be closed on February 10, 2026 for staff training. Public admission will not be available. We apologize for the inconvenience!