Mariners’ Museum and Park Membership Swap

Zoo Members visiting the Mariners' Museum and Park: ⚓️ The Mariner's Museum and Park welcomes 2 adults and up to 4 minor children with Zoo membership to visit. ⚓️ Members receive a 10% discount on purchases from the Museum Shop. ⚓️ Explore the Noland Trail. This five-mile shoreline loop offers a variety of route options […]

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 will change each week, but all tours will incorporate themes of Connection, Care, and Community as they relate to Zoo conservation. Space is limited and […]

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 will change each week, but all tours will incorporate themes of Connection, Care, and Community as they relate to Zoo conservation. Space is limited and […]

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 will change each week, but all tours will incorporate themes of Connection, Care, and Community as they relate to Zoo conservation. Space is limited and […]

Dara the Orangutan’s Baby Shower

Help us shower Dara the Bornean Orangutan with love as she is expecting a baby in June 2024! Drop by to give your well wishes and cast your vote for a boy or girl anytime between 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., and stick around for a special keeper chat at 11 a.m.! In lieu of gifts, we will […]

Eco-Cell Electronics Recycling Drive

Show your love for our Earth and win a FREE ticket* to the Virginia Zoo by properly recycling your no-longer-needed electronics! From now until 10:30am on May 18, bring your old electronics to our membership office**, and if you donate an approved item (see list below), you'll receive free Zoo admission on May 18 for […]

GiveLocal 757

Going above and beyond with our animal care standards! GiveLocal 757 has always been a day about community, grassroots support, and pride. This year, we are calling on Virginia Zoo supporters to help us go above and beyond in our commitment to excellence in animal wellbeing. One of the ways our team strives to provide […]

Zoo Trivia Night at Big Ugly Brewing

Big Ugly Brewing 845 S Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, Virginia

Think you know a lot about the Zoo? Bring your crew out to Big Ugly Brewing on April 23 for a wild night of Zoo Trivia! Support the conservation work we do here at the Virginia Zoo while testing your knowledge of the animal kingdom. The top 3 finishers will win Zoo-themed prizes like a […]

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 will change each week, but all tours will incorporate themes of Connection, Care, and Community as they relate to Zoo conservation. Space is limited and […]

2024 HERPETOLOGY TAXON ADVISOR GROUP CONFERENCE

The Virginia Zoo is proud to host the 2024 AZA Herpetology Taxon Advisory Group meeting. Join us for the full conference ($300) or just purchase a day pass ($100) and learn all about your favorite reptiles and amphibians! Click here to learn more information about schedules, reservations, and things to do in Hampton Roads.