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 […]

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 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 […]

[CANCELLED] Member Night – Tango’s Birthday Party!

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FORECASTED THUNDERSTORMS. Your safety and experience here at the Zoo are always of utmost priority to us, and we do not want to risk those elements being compromised in inclement weather. Please be sure to mark your calendars for August 22, which will be our final Member Night […]

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 […]

Summer Camp

Join us for our Zoo Detectives and Myths & Monsters summer camps! These camps are for 1-2 grade and 3-5 grade. More information and sign ups can be found here!

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 […]

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 […]

Adult Night (SOLD OUT)

RESCHEDULED TO JULY 27TH THIS IS A SOLD OUT EVENT! TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE DURING THIS EVENT. RESCHEDULE UPDATE: Adult Night event has been rescheduled from July 13 to July 27 from 5pm-8pm due to the forecasted thunderstorms during set up and event hours. Our guests’ safety and experience is important […]