• Member Night – Tango’s Birthday Party

    No advanced reservations are required, but attendees must show their Member ID upon arrival. Gates will open at 5pm and the event ends at 8pm. The event will take place rain or shine. Activities COMING SOON Food & Drinks (extra cost) COMING SOON Gates will open at 5 PM. Event ends at 8 PM. As […]

  • Teddy Bear Clinic

    It’s back-to-school season so let’s get a head start on preventing those sniffles and sneezes ✏️📓! Help your little ones learn why it’s so important to visit the doctor’s office and how to maintain healthy habits by taking their favorite stuffed animal to the Zoo for a much-needed check-up 🐻 🩺. Healthcare doesn’t have to […]

  • 125th Anniversary Event

    Celebrate 125 years of the Virginia Zoo at this anniversary event! Event is free with general admission or Zoo membership. Activities COMING SOON Food & Drink ($) COMING SOON

  • ZooGrooves

    Events are held rain or shine! Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to relax in the Event Field while listening to top hits.    Activities & Schedule COMING SOON Food & Drinks ($) 💲Ticket Prices💲 Please note, prices may increase as the event date nears, so don’t wait — early birds get the […]

  • The Monarch Mile

    Can YOU go the distance for monarch butterfly conservation 🦋? Every spring, monarch butterflies east of the Rocky Mountains migrate from Mexico to their summer breeding grounds ☀️🐛 in the United States and Canada. In the fall, they journey nearly 3,000 miles back down south to weather the winter. ❄️ This migration is becoming increasingly […]

  • Fall Fest

    It's time to fall in love with autumn at the Virginia Zoo’s newest event, Fall Fest on Saturday, September 20 from 5 – 8:30pm! 🍂 This cozy, small-town inspired evening offers something for everyone, from nostalgic games to elevated tastings, all while soaking in the crisp evening air and golden-hour views.  Families will love the […]

  • Zoovies

    No outside food or beverages are permitted. Chairs & blankets welcome, but please be mindful of blocking the view of surrounding guests. Seating will not be provided. No new admission purchases are permitted after 8:00pm. Activities COMING SOON Food & Drinks (extra cost) COMING SOON 💲Ticket Prices💲 Please note, prices may increase as the event […]

  • ZooBoo

    Carve out some time this October to attend the pick of the patch Halloween event you won’t want to miss - ZooBoo! 🎃 Hosted on October 18th and 19th from 9am - 4pm, this family-friendly celebration is packed with eerie-sistible fun for all ages. Guests can watch animals enjoy pumpkin enrichment, trick-or-treat at candy stations […]

  • ZooBoo

    Carve out some time this October to attend the pick of the patch Halloween event you won’t want to miss - ZooBoo! 🎃 Hosted on October 18th and 19th from 9am - 4pm, this family-friendly celebration is packed with eerie-sistible fun for all ages. Guests can watch animals enjoy pumpkin enrichment, trick-or-treat at candy stations […]

  • Howl-o-ween: Dog Day at the Zoo

    Enjoy pawsitively spooky 👻 fun this Barktober with your favorite pup-kins 🐶 🎃 at Howl-o-ween: Dog Day at the Zoo! 🐾 Dog lovers and their well-behaved canine companions are invited to have a ball while exploring the Zoo together. Pups will enjoy new sights, smells, and sounds while playing an important role in enriching the […]