Wild Tykes

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 […]

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all […]

ZooGrooves

UPDATE: This Friday's ZooGrooves has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. All ticket holders will receive a refund. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will […]

Senior Wednesday

Seniors age 62 and up receive free admission all day with a valid ID as proof of age. Walkup tickets only. Accompanying non-senior visitors will need to purchase tickets at […]

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all […]

Membership Swap

The YMCA and the Virginia Zoo are swapping members during the month of October! Zoo Members Visiting the Y: Y Members visiting the Zoo:

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all […]

Zoovies

Lights, camera, action! 🎥 Join us for a movie under the stars. Gates open at 6:30 PM and the movie begins at dusk (around 7:30 PM). Beverages and snacks will […]

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all […]

Zoovies

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM ITS ORIGINAL DATE, SEPTEMBER 29TH, TO OCTOBER 13TH DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS. ALL RESERVATIONS AND TICKET PURCHASES WILL BE VALID FOR THE RESCHEDULED DATE. […]