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  • Wild Babies

    Calling all “Wild Babies” 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 […]

  • Zoo Tales

    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 […]

  • Free Mother’s Day Train Rides

    To celebrate all the amazing mothers in our community, this Mother's Day we are offering free train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express to all moms, grandmothers or mother-figures! Valid […]

  • 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! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly […]

  • Native Plant Workshop- Members Only

    Virginia Zoo Members are invited to join us for an Introduction to Designing with Native Plants—a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn how to create a sustainable, low-maintenance landscape that supports […]

  • Zoo Tales

    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 […]

  • Member Mornings

    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 […]

  • Fountain Plaza Opening Day

    Splash into summer at the Zoo! Join us for the first day of splashing fun as we kick off summer in a big way! On Saturday, May 24, the Zoo's […]

  • Memorial Day

    To celebrate Memorial Day, the Virginia Zoo Express will be offering free train rides to all military families and first responders! This offer can be redeemed at the train station […]