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!
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 […]
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 […]
Climb aboard the Virginia Zoo Holiday Express to savor the magic of the holiday season and take a *photo with Santa! Holiday train rides will be offered throughout December from 11am-2pm, weather permitting.** *Photos with Santa included with price of train ride. Photos are self-serve.**Train cannot operate below 45 degrees. Train rides are $3 and […]
Climb aboard the Virginia Zoo Holiday Express to savor the magic of the holiday season and take a *photo with Santa! Holiday train rides will be offered throughout December from 11am-2pm, weather permitting.** *Photos with Santa included with price of train ride. Photos are self-serve.**Train cannot operate below 45 degrees. Train rides are $3 and […]
Celebrate the new year without losing any sleep! 🎊 Noon Year’s Eve is a kid-friendly celebration that allows youngsters to experience all the fun of welcoming a new year while keeping bedtime in mind – including a dance party, sparkling juice “toast”, countdown, and ball drop at noon. The festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with […]
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 games, nibble on tasty treats, […]
Are you a morning person who’s ready and roaring to go to the Zoo on the weekend? Join us for Breakfast with the Animals - an opportunity to rise, shine and dine with your favorite Zoo residents! Flock to the Zoo with your fellow early birds and catch exclusive access to the trails before we […]
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to thaw your pup’s paws! Get ready to join us for our first ever Dog Days of Spring event. We’re inviting the goodest boys and girls to visit the Zoo to see, smell, and hear animals they’ve never encountered before or play with new canine fur-ever friends. Everyone is […]
Join us as we partner with Autism Society Tidewater Virginia and Complete the Puzzle to provide guests of all abilities and needs, along with their families, the opportunity to visit the Virginia Zoo in a less overwhelming environment. On this special date and time we will provide stress-free activities for your Zoo visit through adapted programs and […]
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