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
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 […]
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 & […]
As we enter the season of giving, join the Virginia Zoo in supporting local cancer patients through our partnership with local nonprofit Paint Pink. 🎨🩷 Paint Pink was founded by Kim Keene, the late partner of one of the Virginia Zoo’s Board of Directors dedicated members. “Paint Pink’s mission is to support local cancer patients […]
Choose your team! TODAY is Giving Tuesday, or Giving ZooDay, as we like to call it in the animal kingdom. 😉 This Giving ZooDay, the Virginia Zoo is asking for your support in raising $5,000! Every dollar given today will go towards the Zoo's Keeper Fund, which provides enrichment for our animals and educational opportunities […]
Hours of Operations Update: On Wednesday, December 18th the Virginia Zoo will be delaying opening until 12pm for guest safety due to time-sensitive maintenance on grounds. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will join us for the afternoon!
On Saturday, December 21st help local animals have a happy howl-iday season by giving to our Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) donation drive! The Virginia Zoo is offering one (1) free admission when a guest brings a 5 pound or larger bag of dry pet food (any brand, any flavor, any size animal) or three (3) NEW items off the NACC donation list below: Bring your donation to Norfolk Animal […]
GenZoo is a group of young professionals dedicated to furthering the mission of the Virginia Zoo by engaging our community in taking action to save the world’s wildlife and their ecosystems. This networking group was created to enhance opportunities for young leaders, build relationships in the Hampton Roads community, expand on members' skills, and provide […]
Throughout February, members of the Virginia Zoo will enjoy complimentary admission by visiting the Virginia Living Museum front desk and presenting your valid membership card and photo ID (excluding Planetarium shows, programs or special events). Zoo Members will also enjoy a 10% discount in the Wild Things Store. PLUS, Zoo Members that provide their email […]
This event is sold out! Are you tired of the same old up-SCALE dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join us at the Virginia Zoo for a more casual SHELL-ebration at brunch time with your TWEET-heart or mates! Sneak in some hugs and hisses while learning fun facts about animal dating and mating, play turtle-y awesome […]
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