• 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!

  • Adult Night

    Have you been hibernating at home all winter?  Well, this is your sign to turn into a social butterfly 🦋- Adult Nights at the Zoo are back!   Get your buzz 🐝  on, sneak a peek at what our animals do after hours, refuel at food trucks, and shop various local vendors. And don't forget to […]

  • Sensory Friendly Morning

    Join us as we partner with Autism Society Tidewater Virginia, Complete the Puzzle, and Destination Family Services 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 […]

  • Tails & Trails: Dog Day at the Zoo

    Spring has sprung 🌸, and it’s time to thaw your pup’s paws! 🐾 Get ready to join us for our first ever Dog Days event. 🐶 We’re inviting dog-loving zoo fans and their well-behaved canine companions to explore the Zoo together! Your dogs will be treated to sights, smells, and sounds of  animals they’ve never […]