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 […]

Roar & Pour

In partnership with Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance, join us for this family-friendly event featuring unlimited beer samplings from the finest that Coastal Virginia has to offer, alongside extended exhibit hours, food trucks, live music, games, a kid’s play area, and much more. This event is rain or shine. Event Map Brewery Locations Map Schedule & […]

Canceled CANCELED: Zoo Tales

This event is CANCELED for September 1st. We apologize for the inconvenience! 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 […]

Senior Wednesday

The Zoo is fun at any age - just come to our Senior Wednesday series from August 21 through September 25 and see for yourself! We are welcoming all senior citizens ages 62 years and above to receive free general admission all day with a valid ID as proof of age. Walkup tickets only. Accompanying […]

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 […]

Senior Wednesday

The Zoo is fun at any age - just come to our Senior Wednesday series from August 21 through September 25 and see for yourself! We are welcoming all senior citizens ages 62 years and above to receive free general admission all day with a valid ID as proof of age. Walkup tickets only. Accompanying […]

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 […]

ZooGrooves: The Zoo Eras Tour

Are you ready for it? It's time to shake it off at the Zoo during ZooGrooves: The Zoo Eras Tour! This all-ages, outdoor, concert-style event presents Taylor Swift's biggest hits, animal encounters, a vendor market and much more! Join us in your most bejeweled outfit from your favorite era for a chance to win some […]