• Member Perk: Wild Wednesday

    Wednesdays are wild in the African Village Restaurant! Zoo members can enjoy a special-priced lunch for just $10, which includes a meal and a 16oz fountain drink, as we test new items on the menu. Please present your valid membership card and photo ID at the time of purchase.

  • 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 […]

  • Little Zoo

    Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to all who want to experience and grow in our Little Zoo. See signs posted in […]

  • Member Perk: Wild Wednesday

    Wednesdays are wild in the African Village Restaurant! Zoo members can enjoy a special-priced lunch for just $10, which includes a meal and a 16oz fountain drink, as we test new items on the menu. Please present your valid membership card and photo ID at the time of purchase.

  • Member Perk: Wild Wednesday

    Wednesdays are wild in the African Village Restaurant! Zoo members can enjoy a special-priced lunch for just $10, which includes a meal and a 16oz fountain drink, as we test new items on the menu. Please present your valid membership card and photo ID at the time of purchase.

  • Member Perk: Wild Wednesday

    Wednesdays are wild in the African Village Restaurant! Zoo members can enjoy a special-priced lunch for just $10, which includes a meal and a 16oz fountain drink, as we test new items on the menu. Please present your valid membership card and photo ID at the time of purchase.

  • 25 on the 25th

    The Virginia Zoo is celebrating our 125th anniversary all throughout 2026. Check out our exciting deals and activities listed below that showcase how we're celebrating! Deals are exclusive to the 25th of each month.

  • Member Perk: Wild Wednesday

    Wednesdays are wild in the African Village Restaurant! Zoo members can enjoy a special-priced lunch for just $10, which includes a meal and a 16oz fountain drink, as we test new items on the menu. Please present your valid membership card and photo ID at the time of purchase.

  • Kiss & Tail

    Tired of the same old up-scale dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day? 🦎 Join us at the Virginia Zoo on Sunday, February 8 from 9:30am to 12:30pm for a more casual brunch time celebration with your fellow lovebirds or mates! 🥂 Sneak in some hugs and hisses while learning fun facts about dating and mating in […]

  • Staff In-Service Day

    The Virginia Zoo will be closed on February 10, 2026 for staff training. Public admission will not be available. We apologize for the inconvenience!