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 […]

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 […]

Veteran’s Day

The Virginia Zoo is proud to serve a large military community here in Hampton Roads. In honor of Veterans Day, we will offer the following special benefits to veterans and […]

Homeschool Day

Join us on November 15th for Homeschool Day at the Virginia Zoo! From 10am-2pm, we will bring learning to life with animal chats and encounters throughout the Zoo. This event […]

Wild Walks

Interested in learning more about our animals, habitats, and Zoo conservation? Join us for a free, guided 60-minute tour at 10 am led by Education staff every Wednesday. The topics […]

Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Visit

The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan is visiting the Virginia Zoo to spread some magic this holiday season! The purpose of this caravan is to promote happiness, low stress levels, and rekindle […]

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 […]

Wild Walks

Interested in learning more about our animals, habitats, and Zoo conservation? Join us for a free, guided 60-minute tour at 10 am led by Education staff every Wednesday. The topics […]