Member Mornings

Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when there’s plenty of parking, the weather is cooler, and there’s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and […]

Back to School Event

We are closing out the summer with one last celebration at our Back to School Event on Saturday, August 3rd from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm at the Virginia Zoo! This event will be the last chance to donate to our summer-long School Supplies Donation Drive supporting our partner organizations Big Homies Inc and Reck […]

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 theme! See signs posted in the Zoo's Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit. Free with general […]

Summer Camp

Join us for our Zoovivors and Jr. Zookeepers summer camps! These camps are for 3-5 grade and 6-8 grade. More information and sign ups can be found here!

Wild Walks

Interested in learning more about our animals, habitats, and Zoo conservation? Join us for a free, guided 60-minute tour at 10 am led by Education staff every Wednesday. The topics will change each week, but all tours will incorporate themes of Connection, Care, and Community as they relate to Zoo conservation. Space is limited and […]

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 theme! See signs posted in the Zoo's Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit. Free with general […]

Member Mornings

Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when there’s plenty of parking, the weather is cooler, and there’s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and […]

AAZK Bowling for Rhinos

Pinboys at the Beach 1577 Laskin Rd STE 100, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Join the American Association of Zoo Keepers as they strike out extinction during their 10th annual Bowling for Rhinos event at Pinboys at the Beach! Tidewater American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) organizes a bowling fundraiser every year to bring awareness and raise money for rhino conservation. Money is raised through ticket sales, sponsorships, raffles, […]

Little Buds

Stop by this fun garden gathering for hands-on activities designed for children as a cooperative endeavor between Norfolk Master Gardeners and the Virginia Zoo. Learn the connection between plants, animals, and people through this interactive program. Free with general Zoo admission. Occurs every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from May to August

Wild Walks

Interested in learning more about our animals, habitats, and Zoo conservation? Join us for a free, guided 60-minute tour at 10 am led by Education staff every Wednesday. The topics will change each week, but all tours will incorporate themes of Connection, Care, and Community as they relate to Zoo conservation. Space is limited and […]