Wild Tykes

Wild Tykes is a drop-in program recommended for kids aged 3-5 and their favorite adults! Each program features a new theme with age-appropriate nature and science activities that focus on these core areas: sensory, movement, free play, art, and problem-solving. We won’t be afraid to get a little dirty as we explore and play together! […]

Zoo Tales

Join us for the return of our popular story-time program Zoo Tales. The Zoo Tales programs for the spring will be hosted in the Africa classroom. Each program will have two stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador! *Admission included in memberships or general admission

Adult Night

‼️ EVENT IS SOLD OUT ‼️ Unleash your inner wild child during our adults-only evening at the Zoo! Trails and exhibits will be open late and there will be drinks, a DJ, and a Food Truck Round Up alongside yard games to play in our Event Field.  *Event is Ages 21+.   📣 All attendees who […]

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Cost: Included in memberships or general admission.

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Cost: Included in memberships or general admission.

Wild Tykes

Wild Tykes is a drop-in program recommended for kids aged 3-5 and their favorite adults! Each program features a new theme with age-appropriate nature and science activities that focus on these core areas: sensory, movement, free play, art, and problem-solving. We won’t be afraid to get a little dirty as we explore and play together! […]

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 second 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 ADMISSION! Event takes […]

Bike Night

Don’t miss your chance to tour the Zoo on two wheels!  Exhibits will be open late and there will be bike-centric vendors, food trucks, a decoration station and more. Last year’s event sold out quickly, so be sure to get your tickets early for this family-friendly event. *No Electric Bicycles Permitted (Unless Hybrids with Motors […]

Homeschool Day

Join us on May 31st for Homeschool Day at the Virginia Zoo! From 10am-2pm, we will bring learning to life with animal chats and encounters throughout the Zoo. This event is included with admission and does not require special registration. If you are purchasing tickets, you can use the current discounted admission rate. No notice […]

ZooGrooves

It’s time to rock and roar with the Virginia Zoo! This outdoor concert event kicks off our live music series with a night of music, food, friends, and family. This year’s line-up is wildly diverse and sure to keep you grooving! * Animal Ambassador Greeters till 6:15PM * Africa Trail and World of Reptiles open late * […]