BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Virginia Zoo - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://virginiazoo.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Virginia Zoo REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T160000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20250506T184338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T191941Z UID:37238-1780306200-1782835200@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Membership Swap: Hermitage Museum & Gardens and Dogtopia DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce Membership swaps with the Hermitage Museum & Gardens and Dogtopia from June 1 to June 30! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Members visiting the Hermitage Museum receive:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸŒ¼ Discounted Member ticket(s) to the opening celebration for the special exhibition\, Handwork at the Hermitage\, on Friday\, June 12th\, 6-9 pm. To purchase a member ticket to this program\, please visit Handwork at the Hermitage\, select your member-priced tickets\, and enter the code ā€œZOO26ā€ when prompted to enter a Member ID number. \n\n\n\nšŸŒ¼ Complimentary admission to Sunsets on the River\, an outdoor concert featuring live music\, food vendors\, a bar\, and museum admission\, Thursday\, June 18\, 6-9 pm (Rain Date: June 25). Please present your Virginia Zoo membership card at the Membership Check-in Table to the right. Learn more here! \n\n\n\nšŸŒ¼ Purchase a one-year Hermitage Museum membership of any level and receive two bonus months of membership (14 months of membership!) Simply stop by the Hermitage admissions desk or contact the Hermitage Development Department at 757.901.4082 to purchase your membership. \n\n\n\nšŸŒ¼ 10% discount on purchases from The Vault\, the Hermitage Gift Shop. \n\n\n\nšŸŒ¼ Discounted Member registration for any available programs and events. Upon registration\, please enter the code ā€œZOO26ā€ when a member ID is requested. \n\n\n\nPlease visit the Hermitage Museum website at www.thehermitagemuseum.org for a schedule of events and more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHermitage Museum Members visiting the Virginia Zoo receive:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸ¦§ Complimentary admission to the Virginia Zoo for the number of individuals covered under their membership. Offer is not valid for special events and education programs.Ā  \n\n\n\nšŸ¦§ A 10% discount on Gift Shop and food service purchases. \n\n\n\nšŸ¦§ Itā€™s a great time for Hermitage Museum & Gardens Members to become Virginia Zoo Members! When you purchase a membership\, you will receive two additional months for free.Ā Offer is valid for in-person sales only. \n\n\n\nHermitage Museum & Gardens Members visiting the Virginia Zoo must present a valid membership card and photo ID to Zoo staff to receive these benefits.Ā  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDogtopia is a leading destination for dog daycare\, boarding\, and spa services. Their mission is to make sure your four-legged family members are kept safe and have a fun time while at their facility. For the month of June\, members can visit Dogtopia in Ghent or their Town Center location to receive these discount offers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Members visiting Dogtopia receive:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸ¾ One (1) free standard dog bath. \n\n\n\nšŸ¾ 10% off all services including boarding. \n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Members must present a valid membership card and photo ID to Dogtopia staff to receive these benefits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDogtopia Members visiting the Virginia Zoo receive:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸ¦’ Complimentary admission for the member and up to 3 additional guests. This offer is not valid for special events and programs. \n\n\n\nšŸ¦’ 10% discount on purchases in the gift shop and food service locations. \n\n\n\nšŸ¦’ Itā€™s a great time for Dogtopia members to become Virginia Zoo members! When you purchase a membership\, you will receive two additional months for free.Ā Offer is valid for in-person sales only. \n\n\n\nDogtopia Members must present a valid membership card and photo ID to Virginia Zoo staff to receive these benefits. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/membership-swap-hermitage-museum-gardens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T160000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20260527T174524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T131741Z UID:42906-1780306200-1782835200@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Graduate Discount DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Your Graduate at the Virginia Zoo!\n\n\n\nCalling all high school and college graduates\, the Virginia Zoo is celebrating your achievement all June long! From June 1-30\, graduates can enjoy a free admission ticket and 50% off admission for their guests just for showing proof of graduation. \n\n\n\nTo qualify\, graduates must present a diploma\, degree certificate\, official transcript or graduation letter showing a graduation date between December 2025 and August 2026\, along with a matching photo ID. Physical and digital documents are both accepted. Pending graduation documents are welcome as long as the expected graduation date falls within that range. \n\n\n\nTickets can be purchased online\, starting June 1\, or at the gate. PLUS\, anyone that provides an email address at the time of purchase will be entered to win a membership! \n\n\n\nHigh school graduates are entered to win our brand new College Student Membership\, launching June 1! Itā€™s a $29 value and is designed with students in mind\, offering an affordable\, individual membership to give free general admission during regular zoo hours for a full year plus member discounts and perks. This is the perfect way to keep exploring the Zoo as you head into your next chapter! \n\n\n\nCollege graduates are entered to win an individual membership ā€“ a $79 value that includes the same benefits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase your tickets here! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/graduation-discount/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T093000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20240305T200214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T202148Z UID:33497-1781944200-1782034200@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Member Mornings DESCRIPTION:Virginia Zoo Members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when thereā€™s plenty of parking\, the weather is cooler\, and thereā€™s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 ā€“ 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a Member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 ā€“ 11:00 am in the Fountain Plaza. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nJune 20: Buzz Stop ($)\n\n\n\nJune 21: Donut NV ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/8-Inside-Activites.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T160000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20240610T132829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T124023Z UID:34168-1782034200-1782057600@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Free Father's Day Train Rides DESCRIPTION:To celebrate all the amazing fathers in our community\, this Fatherā€™s Day we are offering free train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express to all dads\, grandfathers or father-figures! Valid on Fatherā€™s Day\, June 21\, 2026 only. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/free-fathers-day-train-rides/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/441187400_438579322154624_583743805884860037_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T113000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20260121T174917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T191119Z UID:41368-1782039600-1782041400@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Special Edition Wild Tykes DESCRIPTION:Wild Tykes is a drop-in program recommended for kids aged 3-5 and their favorite adults! Each program features a new theme with age-appropriate nature and science activities that focus on these core areas: sensory\, movement\, free play\, art\, and problem-solving. We wonā€™t be afraid to get a little dirty as we explore and play together! \n\n\n\nSee signs posted in the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of activities on the day of your visit.Ā Free with General Admission. \n\n\n\nNote: This special edition of Wild Tykes is being offered to replace the regularly scheduled Little Zoo. Please see the Virginia Zoo Event Calendar for the next offering of Little Zoo. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/little-zoo-31/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC_7301-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T113000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20260121T175107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T175137Z UID:41370-1782126000-1782127800@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Little Zoo DESCRIPTION:Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zooā€™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 the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Little Zoo on the day of your visit.Ā Free with general admission. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/little-zoo-32/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC_7301-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T111500 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20260602T123835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T123850Z UID:43007-1782210600-1782213300@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Wild Wheels DESCRIPTION:A new program that invites our little learners (0 to 4 years old) in their strollers to join us in a walk around the zoo with stops and activities along the way to get the wiggles out! Check signs in the Plaza for meeting location. Be ready to stroll at 10:30 am! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/wild-wheels-3/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/250823_Pollinator-Garden_HPF.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T103000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20260122T140833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T144303Z UID:41431-1782379800-1782383400@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Wild Tykes DESCRIPTION:Wild Tykes is a drop-in program recommended for kids aged 3-5 and their favorite adults! Each program features a new theme with age-appropriate nature and science activities that focus on these core areas: sensory\, movement\, free play\, art\, and problem-solving. We wonā€™t be afraid to get a little dirty as we explore and play together! See signs posted in the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of activities on the day of your visit.Ā Free with General Admission. \n\n\n\nTheme:Ā Farmers URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/wild-tykes-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/WildTYKES-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T160000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20260309T202557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T141911Z UID:42076-1782379800-1782403200@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:25 on the 25th DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Zoo is celebrating our 125th anniversary all throughout 2026. Check out our exciting deals and activities listed below that showcase how weā€™re celebrating! \n\n\n\nDeals are exclusive to the 25th of each month and available in person only. \n\n\n\n\n25% off admission tickets \n\n\n\n$125 Two-Adult Household Memberships \n\n\n\n$1.25 Virginia Zoo Express train rides \n\n\n\n12.5% discount in the Virginia Zoo Gift Shop for all guests\n\n25% discount in the Virginia Zoo Gift Shop for Virginia Zoo Members\n\n\n\n\n\n25% discount in the African Village Restaurant\, excluding alcoholic beverages\n\n\n\nMembers receive a FREE bring-a-friend ticket (automatically applied)\n\n\n\n10am ā€“ 2pm: Trading Card Swap \n\nDo you have duplicate trading cards from your Zoo visits\, or are you looking to find the rarest trading cards? Visit us for our Trading Card Swap for your chance to collect them all! \n\n\n\n\n\nMission Engagement Activities\n\n10 am: Zoo History Chat at the Goat Yard\n\n\n\n1:30 pm: Zoo History Chat in the Fountain Plaza\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to get your tickets! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/25-on-the-25th-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T113000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20250506T181148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T161128Z UID:37171-1782385200-1782387000@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Zoo Tales DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nSee signs posted in the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit.Ā Free with general admission. \n\n\n\nTheme: Farmers URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-13/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ZOO_4048-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20240103T164915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T205135Z UID:32893-1782406800-1782417600@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Member Night - A Look Behind the Scenes DESCRIPTION:At ā€œA Look Behind the Scenesā€ on June 25th\, members of all ages can learn directly from our dedicated staff about how we provide outstanding care for our animals! But this event isnā€™t just educational ā€“ youā€™ll also get the chance to ride the Virginia Zoo Express šŸš‚ for free\, enjoy an evening exploration of the Zoo\, access free bounce houses\, and more!Ā Ā  \n\n\n\nNo 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.Ā Ā  \n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\n($) = for an additional cost \n\n\n\n\n5 ā€“ 5:30pm: Animal Ambassador Greeters\n\n\n\n5 ā€“ 7pm: Behind-the-Scenes Mammal House Tours \n\nEach Tour has the capacity for 20 guests. \n\n\n\nTours will run every 30 minutes.\n\n\n\nSign up at the Cheetah Gate.\n\n\n\n\n\n5 ā€“ 7:30pm: Animal Trails and Goat Yard Open\n\n\n\n5 ā€“ 7:45pm: FREE Virginia Zoo Express Train Rides \n\n\n\n5 ā€“ 8pm: Virginia Zoo Gift Shop Open\n\n\n\n5:30- 6pm: Vet Chat Meet & Greet with new vet\, Dr. Arin\, at the Animal Wellness Campus\n\n\n\n5:30 ā€“ 8pm: Behind-the-Scenes Open House\n\n\n\n6 ā€“ 8pm: Diet Kitchen Chats\n\nEach Chat has the capacity for 20 guests. \n\n\n\nChats will run every 30 minutes. \n\n\n\nSign up at the Diet Kitchen Biofact Table at the Restaurant Garden Bed. \n\n\n\n\n\nFREE Bounce House Access\n\n\n\nReceive a Member-Exclusive Red Panda Trading Card\n\n\n\nSpinning & Weaving Demos with the Coastal Virginia Weavers \n\n\n\nAnimal Art Silent Auction ($) in the Event Pavilion\n\n\n\nSubmit your memories table\n\nShare your Virginia Zoo memories with us for a chance to be featured in our 125th anniversary time capsule.\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Organizations:\n\nNorfolk Botanical Gardens\n\n\n\nNauticus\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Gift Shop ($)\n\n25% off for 25 on the 25th \n\n\n\n\n\nFairy Hair by The Fairy Hair Company ($)\n\n\n\nFace Painting by Artfully Yours Face Painting ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drinks (extra cost)\n\n\n\n\n5 ā€“ 7:45pm: African Village Restaurant open \n\n25% off full menu for 25 on the 25th \n\n\n\nFree water station \n\n\n\n\n\n5 ā€“ 7:45pm: Mini Melts open\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Reminders\n\n\n\n\nAs an outdoor venue\, events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. If any changes are made\, an announcement via an email to our members and/or ticket holders and on the Virginia Zoo social media channels will be issued prior the event.\n\n\n\nThe Zoo is a smoke-free facility; no smoking is allowed inside the Zoo. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping.Ā Inability to follow this rule will result in dismissal from Zoo grounds without a refund.\n\n\n\nBy attending\, you agree to abide by the Virginia Zooā€™sĀ Rules & Policies. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-night/ CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_8574-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20240305T200246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T202627Z UID:33499-1782549000-1782639000@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Member Mornings DESCRIPTION:Virginia Zoo Members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when thereā€™s plenty of parking\, the weather is cooler\, and thereā€™s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 ā€“ 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a Member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 ā€“ 11:00 am in the Fountain Plaza. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nJune 27: Mello Beans ($)\n\n\n\nJune 28: Glazed & Infuzed ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/8-Inside-Activites.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T103000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20260121T181121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T144228Z UID:41389-1782552600-1782556200@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Wild Tykes DESCRIPTION:Wild Tykes is a drop-in program recommended for kids aged 3-5 and their favorite adults! Each program features a new theme with age-appropriate nature and science activities that focus on these core areas: sensory\, movement\, free play\, art\, and problem-solving. We wonā€™t be afraid to get a little dirty as we explore and play together! See signs posted in the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of activities on the day of your visit.Ā Free with General Admission. \n\n\n\nTheme:Ā Farmers URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/wild-tykes-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/WildTYKES-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T160000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20260612T195356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T201144Z UID:43121-1782898200-1785513600@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Membership Swap: Nauticus DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce Membership swaps with Nauticus from July 1 to July 31! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Members visiting Nauticus:\n\n\n\nāš“ Virginia Zoo members enjoy FREE General Admission to Nauticus and the BattleshipĀ WisconsinĀ for up to 6 people each day. VisitĀ Member Swap ā€“ Virginia Zoo ā€“ Nauticus\, enter promo code ZOOSWAP at checkout to reserve your tickets to Nauticus. Upon arrival\, please present your ticket barcode(s)\, valid Virginia Zoo member card\, and photo ID to Admissions. \n\n\n\n\nFree member swap tickets must be reserved online in advance\, otherwise regular admission ticket costs will be charged upon entry.\n\n\n\n\n\nFree General Admission does not include special events\, guided battleship tours\, educational programs (ex. Toddler Time) or workshops\, and other special member-access tickets.\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited free member swap admission tickets available each day ā€” if tickets arenā€™t available online\, we hope you can visit Nauticus another day!\n\n\n\n\nāš“ Virginia Zoo members enjoy a FREE adult ticket with the purchase of a $7 child ticket toĀ Toddler TimeĀ on Wednesday\, July 29. Use promo code ZOOSWAPTT at checkout (Discount activates on July 1). Present Virginia Zoo member card to Admissions at check-in.Ā Please note we will also have special-themed toddler activities (and for children all ages) throughout the day on July 25\, you can reserve your admission here:Ā Member Swap ā€“ Virginia Zoo ā€“ Nauticus \n\n\n\nāš“ Virginia Zoo members receive 10% off in Elizabethā€™s Gift Shop and the Anchor & Spoon Cafe.Ā  \n\n\n\nāš“ Virginia Zoo members who join Nauticus during the month of July can take advantage of two extra months FREE on their new membershipĀ (14 months for price of 12!). Must purchase in person at Admissions Desk. \n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo members must present a valid membership card and photo ID to Nauticus staff to receive membership swap benefits. \n\n\n\n\nCheck out all Member Swap perks from Nauticus & The Battleship Wisconsin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNauticus Members visiting the Virginia Zoo:\n\n\n\nšŸ¦§ Nauticus members enjoy free general admission for the number of individuals covered under their membership. Discount is not valid for special events\, special member-access tickets\, and education programs. \n\n\n\nNote: Sunday\, July 12\, the Virginia Zoo will be opening to the public at 10am. Nauticus members can enjoy free admission through the membership swap when we are open at 10am. \n\n\n\nšŸ¦§ Nauticus members receive a 10% discount on purchases in the gift shop and food service locations. \n\n\n\nšŸ¦§ Itā€™s a great time for Nauticus members to become Virginia Zoo members! When you purchase a membership\, you will receive two additional months for free.Ā Offer is valid for in-person sales only. \n\n\n\nNauticus members must present a valid membership card and photo ID to Virginia Zoo staff to receive membership swap benefits. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/membership-swap-nauticus/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/battleship-wisconsin.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T113000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20250506T181311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T161215Z UID:37173-1782990000-1782991800@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Zoo Tales DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nSee signs posted in the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit.Ā Free with general admission. \n\n\n\nTheme: Sunny Summer URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-14/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ZOO_4048-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T093000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20240305T200411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T202800Z UID:33503-1783153800-1783243800@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Member Mornings DESCRIPTION:Virginia Zoo Members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when thereā€™s plenty of parking\, the weather is cooler\, and thereā€™s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 ā€“ 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a Member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 ā€“ 11:00 am in the Fountain Plaza. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nJuly 4: Donut NV ($)\n\n\n\nJuly 5: Buzz Stop ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/8-Inside-Activites.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T113000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20260323T134404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T134407Z UID:42254-1783335600-1783337400@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Little Zoo DESCRIPTION:Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zooā€™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 the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Little Zoo on the day of your visit.Ā Free with general admission. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/little-zoo-42/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC_7301-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T104500 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20250403T134944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T185233Z UID:36835-1783417500-1783421100@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Wild Babies DESCRIPTION:Calling all ā€œWild Babiesā€ to the zoo! Join us for a NEW program offering for our youngest zoo visitors. We will be exploring age appropriate sensory and educational activities in a small up-close setting. This program is geared for 0-4 year olds and their guardians although older children will be welcome. Wild Babies will involve elements of nature and social development including but not limited to story time\, short ā€œhikesā€\, and an animal encounter.Ā  \n\n\n\nThese programs will be located in one of our classrooms. Please check signs in Fountain Plaza on the day of the event. \n\n\n\nTheme: Sunny Summer URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/wild-babies-3/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSC_2125-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T113000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20250506T181401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T161316Z UID:37177-1783594800-1783596600@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Zoo Tales DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nSee signs posted in the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit.Ā Free with general admission. \n\n\n\nTheme: Sunny Summer URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-16/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ZOO_4048-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T093000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20240305T200516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T164352Z UID:33507-1783758600-1783762200@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Member Mornings DESCRIPTION:Virginia Zoo Members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when thereā€™s plenty of parking\, the weather is cooler\, and thereā€™s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 ā€“ 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a Member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 ā€“ 11:00 am in the Fountain Plaza. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nJuly 11: Bear House Coffee ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/8-Inside-Activites.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T103000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20250506T180357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T181328Z UID:37151-1783762200-1783765800@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Wild Tykes DESCRIPTION:Wild Tykes is a drop-in program recommended for kids aged 3-5 and their favorite adults! Each program features a new theme with age-appropriate nature and science activities that focus on these core areas: sensory\, movement\, free play\, art\, and problem-solving. We wonā€™t be afraid to get a little dirty as we explore and play together! See signs posted in the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of activities on the day of your visit.Ā Free with General Admission. \n\n\n\nTheme:Ā Sunny Summer URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/wild-tykes-13/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/WildTYKES-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T113000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20250506T181336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T173947Z UID:37175-1783767600-1783769400@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Special Edition Wild Tykes DESCRIPTION:Wild Tykes is a drop-in program recommended for kids aged 3-5 and their favorite adults! Each program features a new theme with age-appropriate nature and science activities that focus on these core areas: sensory\, movement\, free play\, art\, and problem-solving. We wonā€™t be afraid to get a little dirty as we explore and play together! \n\n\n\nSee signs posted in the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of activities on the day of your visit.Ā Free with General Admission. \n\n\n\nNote: This special edition of Wild Tykes is being offered to replace the regularly scheduled Zoo Tales.Ā Please see the Virginia Zoo Event Calendar for the next offering of Zoo Tales. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-15/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ZOO_4048-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T100000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20240103T163913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T192420Z UID:32846-1783843200-1783850400@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Animals DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady and roaring to go to the Zoo on the weekend\, but hoping to beat the summer heat? Join us for Breakfast with the Animals ā€“ an opportunity to rise\, shine and dine with your favorite Zoo residents during the coolest part of the day! \n\n\n\nFlock to the Zoo with your fellow early birds and catch exclusive access to the trails before we open to the general public. Gobble down *NEW* grab-and-go breakfast options\, migrate to your favorite animalsā€™ habitat\, get a birdā€™s eye view of how morning meals are made on the wild side\, and chirp with Keepers to ask them your burning questions at Keeper Chats.Ā  \n\n\n\nGates open at 8am and close at 9:30am. The Zoo will have a delayed opening to the public at 10am. All day admission is included with your ticket. Event takes place rain or shine! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\n\nKeeper Chat Schedule \n\n8 ā€“ 8:30am: Animal Ambassador Greeters \n\n\n\n8:15am: Sheep Encounter in the Outdoor Classroom area \n\n\n\n8:30am: ZooFarm Keeper Chat \n\n\n\n8:45am: Diet Kitchen Chat at the Animal Wellness Campus \n\n\n\n9am: World of Reptiles Conservatory Keeper Chat \n\n\n\n9am: Malayan Tiger Keeper Chat \n\n\n\n9:15am: Slender-Tailed Meerkat Keeper Chat\n\n\n\n9:15am: Siamese Crocodile Keeper Chat \n\n\n\n9:30am: Mock Vet Exam \n\n\n\n9:45am: Africa Keeper Chat \n\n\n\n9:45am: World of Reptiles Keeper Chat \n\n\n\n\n\nAnimal Wellness Activities\n\nFood Sorting: Not all food is the same. Sort food into different categories and learn more about healthy diets! \n\n\n\nVeterinarian Play: Explore the tools vets use to monitor animal health! \n\n\n\nDiet Matching: Animals can have a wide variety of different diets and be described as carnivores insectivores\, herbivores\, or omnivores. Can you match the animal to their diet? \n\n\n\n\n\nBird FriendlyĀ® Coffee Activity: Learn what makes coffee more bird friendly! \n\n\n\nMaster Gardeners will be in attendance to share how guests can successfully garden in an urban environment to increase their access to healthy foods! \n\n\n\nSubmit your memories table\n\nShare your Virginia Zoo memories with us for a chance to be featured in our 125th anniversary time capsule.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drink\n\n\n\n\nGrab-n-Go breakfast stations around the Zoo\n\nFresh fruit (bananas & mandarin oranges)Ā \n\n\n\nYoplait variety yogurt (raspberry\, peach\, strawberry\, & strawberry banana)Ā \n\n\n\nTillamookĀ cheddar cheese snackĀ \n\n\n\nThree cheese eggs bitesĀ \n\n\n\nSausage pattiesĀ \n\n\n\nVeggie sausage patties (select amount available)Ā \n\n\n\nButtermilk biscuitsĀ \n\n\n\nMuffins: blueberry\, apple\, & banana nut (contains nuts)Ā \n\n\n\nWaffles sticks with syrup\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Truck: Donut NV ($)\n\n\n\n*NEW THIS YEAR* Mimosa & Bloody Mary Bar \n\nBloody Mary ā€“ $10 \n\n\n\nMimosa ā€“ $6 \n\n\n\n\n\nAfrican Village Restaurant opens at 10:30am ($)\n\n\n\nBeastro opens at 11am ($) \n\n\n\nMini Melts opens at 11am ($) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸ’²Ticket PricesšŸ’²\n\n\n\nEach ticket includes various breakfast foods\, exclusive access to animalā€™s morning routines\, and all-day Zoo admission. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale to Zoo Members starting 5/29 and to the general public starting 6/5. \n\n\n\nšŸŽ Member Adult: $11 \n\n\n\nšŸŽ Member Child: $11 \n\n\n\nšŸŽ Non-Member Adult: $27 \n\n\n\nšŸŽ Non-Member Child: $24 \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Reminders\n\n\n\n\nLimited number of tickets available.ā€ÆAdvance ticket sales end when sold out (get yours early!). If tickets remain on the day of the event\, gate sales may be limited to credit card transactions only. \n\n\n\nTickets are non-refundable\, and all sales are final. If a ticket holder is unable to attend the event\, the purchase will be considered a donation. If the Virginia Zoo cancels or reschedules an event\, tickets will automatically transfer to the next event in the series when applicable. Guests unable to attend the new date may request a refund within a communicated timeframe. If no additional event is scheduled\, tickets will be automatically refunded.\n\n\n\nAs an outdoor venue\, events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. Event updates will be shared via the Virginia Zoo website\, email\, and\, social media channels whenever possible prior to the event.\n\n\n\nThe Zoo is a smoke-free facility; no smoking is allowed inside the Zoo. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping.Ā Inability to follow this rule will result in dismissal from Zoo grounds without a refund.\n\n\n\nBy purchasing an event ticket\, you agree to abide by the Virginia Zooā€™s Rules & Policies. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/breakfast-with-the-animals/ CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Aldabra-Tortoise-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T113000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20260121T175211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T175213Z UID:41372-1783940400-1783942200@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Little Zoo DESCRIPTION:Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zooā€™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 the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Little Zoo on the day of your visit.Ā Free with general admission. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/little-zoo-33/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC_7301-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T111500 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20260602T124002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T124011Z UID:43009-1784025000-1784027700@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Wild Wheels DESCRIPTION:A new program that invites our little learners (0 to 4 years old) in their strollers to join us in a walk around the zoo with stops and activities along the way to get the wiggles out! Check signs in the Plaza for meeting location. Be ready to stroll at 10:30 am! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/wild-wheels-4/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/250823_Pollinator-Garden_HPF.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T113000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20250506T181425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T161347Z UID:37179-1784199600-1784201400@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Zoo Tales DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nSee signs posted in the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit.Ā Free with general admission. \n\n\n\nTheme: Sunny Summer URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-17/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ZOO_4048-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T093000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20240305T200548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203043Z UID:33509-1784363400-1784453400@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Member Mornings DESCRIPTION:Virginia Zoo Members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when thereā€™s plenty of parking\, the weather is cooler\, and thereā€™s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 ā€“ 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a Member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 ā€“ 11:00 am in the Fountain Plaza. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nJuly 18: Glazed & Infuzed ($)\n\n\n\nJuly 19: Mello Beans ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-9/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/8-Inside-Activites.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T113000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20260121T150114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T161420Z UID:41257-1784372400-1784374200@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Zoo Tales DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nSee signs posted in the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit.Ā Free with general admission. \n\n\n\nTheme: Sunny Summer URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-54/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ZOO_4048-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20240103T164557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T164727Z UID:32852-1784394000-1784404800@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Adult Night: Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCraving a 90ā€™s summer? Salute your childhood by joining us for a 21+ nostalgic night out at Adult Night: Summer Camp on Saturday\, July 18 from 5-8pm at the Virginia Zoo!Ā  \n\n\n\nAs your Camp Director\, weā€™ve got the ultimate itinerary planned for you! Get ready for a throwback camp experience with tug of war\, sack races\, volleyball\, beer pong\, bounce houses\, lawn games\, yoga\, local vendors\, and more. Whether youā€™re feeling competitive or just here for the vibes\, this is your chance to relive camp ā€“ minus the bunk beds and bug bites.Ā Ā Ā  \n\n\n\nRefuel with camp-inspired eats\, specialty cocktails\, adult juice pouches\, mocktails and sā€™mores and all the summer-night nostalgia while exploring the Zoo after hours.Ā Ā  \n\n\n\nOne\, two\, three\, four\, we declare a COLOR WAR! The Virginia Zoo camp teams are: the Red Pandas\, the Orange Bongos\, the Blue Iguanas\, and the Green Parrots. Pick your team at checkout\, and donā€™t forget to wear your team color on the day of the event.Ā  \n\n\n\nThe only thing scarier than campfire stories is missing your chance to get tickets ā€“ so get them before they are gone! \n\n\n\nEvent is Ages 21+ and ALL IDs will be checked before entering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nIncluded with your ticket:\n\n\n\n\n5 ā€“ 5:30pm: Animal Ambassador Greeters \n\n\n\n7pm: Scary Tales\, a special edition of Zoo Tales\, at the ZooLive! Stage \n\n\n\nSack Races and Tug of War with Astro Event Company\n\n\n\nBeer Pong (with water) and Volleyball with CLUBWAKA\n\n\n\nBounce House and Bounce Agility Course from Just Jump A Lot\n\n\n\nBeer samples from Elation Brewing \n\n\n\nPop-up class with Skyā€™s the Limit Yoga\n\n\n\nSubmit your memories table\n\nShare your Virginia Zoo memories with us for a chance to be featured in our 125th anniversary time capsule.\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Organizations \n\nTidewater Compost\n\n\n\nNorfolk Kayak\n\n\n\nThe Adventure Park\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable for an additional cost ($):\n\n\n\n\nTinsel Town Fairy Hair\n\n\n\nArtfully Yours Face Painting\n\n\n\nMocktail Bar from Free Life LLC\n\n\n\nVendor Market: \n\nTumbeezy Cookies\n\n\n\nPop.Roxie\n\n\n\nLavender Designs\n\n\n\nSā€™mores Amore\n\n\n\nxedmade\n\n\n\nStay Weird Vintage\n\n\n\nChalk Dust Dyes\n\n\n\nĀ 23.beans\n\n\n\nEndangered Formats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drinks ($)\n\n\n\n\nFood Trucks \n\nCast Iron Catering\n\n\n\nChesapeake Concessions\n\n\n\nKona Ice\n\n\n\n\n\nAfrican Village Restaurant open from 5 ā€“ 7:45pm serving a limited summer camp themed menu.\n\nMac & Cheese Bites \n\n\n\nFlatbread Pizzas \n\n\n\nChicken Quesadilla with Peppers & Onion served with Sour Cream & Salsa\n\n\n\nAdult Icees with Vodka or Tequila\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Specialty Cocktails (while supplies last): All drinks will be served in a 12 oz. cup\, $10 per drink.\n\nZoo Punch: Bacardi Superior\, Malibu\, Orange Juice\, Pineapple Juice\, GrenadineĀ \n\n\n\nCamp Cooler: Smirnoff Vodka\, Fresh Lemonade Watermelon Pucker\, SpriteĀ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸ’²Ticket PricesšŸ’²\n\n\n\nPlease note\, prices may increase as the event date nears\, so donā€™t wait ā€” early birds get the best deal! \n\n\n\nTickets available to Zoo Members beginning 6/5 and on sale to the public beginning 6/12. \n\n\n\nThis is a 21+ only event. IDs will be checked upon entry. \n\n\n\nā˜€ļø Member Adult: $13 \n\n\n\nā˜€ļø Non-Member Adult: $28 \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Reminders\n\n\n\n\nLimited number of tickets available.ā€ÆAdvance ticket sales end when sold out (get yours early!). If tickets remain on the day of the event\, gate sales may be limited to credit card transactions only. \n\n\n\nTickets are non-refundable\, and all sales are final. If a ticket holder is unable to attend the event\, the purchase will be considered a donation. If the Virginia Zoo cancels or reschedules an event\, tickets will automatically transfer to the next event in the series when applicable. Guests unable to attend the new date may request a refund within a communicated timeframe. If no additional event is scheduled\, tickets will be automatically refunded.\n\n\n\nAs an outdoor venue\, events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. Event updates will be shared via the Virginia Zoo website\, email\, and\, social media channels whenever possible prior to the event.\n\n\n\nThe Zoo is a smoke-free facility; no smoking is allowed inside the Zoo. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping.Ā Inability to follow this rule will result in dismissal from Zoo grounds without a refund.\n\n\n\nBy purchasing an event ticket\, you agree to abide by the Virginia Zooā€™s Rules & Policies. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/adult-night-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240413_SPF_AdultNight-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T113000 DTSTAMP:20260621T074347 CREATED:20260121T175243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T175245Z UID:41374-1784458800-1784460600@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Little Zoo DESCRIPTION:Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zooā€™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 the Zooā€™s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Little Zoo on the day of your visit.Ā Free with general admission. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/little-zoo-34/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC_7301-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR