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! […]

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

‼️ 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 […]

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.

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 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! […]

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 […]

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 […]