Train rides with Santa

⚠️ Due to forecast of potential inclement weather, Train Rides with Santa are canceled for Sunday 12/17 ⚠️ Climb aboard the Virginia Zoo Holiday Express to savor the magic of […]

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Zoo Tales

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

Noon Year’s Eve

Celebrate the new year without losing any sleep! Noon Year’s Eve is a kid-friendly celebration that allows youngsters to experience all the fun of welcoming a new year while keeping […]

Nauticus Member Swap

Nauticus Members Visiting the Zoo in January, the following benefits await: 🦁 Free General Admission ● Nauticus members enjoy free general admission each day. Must show a Nauticus membership card […]

Science Museum of Virginia Membership Swap

Virginia Zoo members visiting the Science Museum: (January Hours Tuesday-Sunday from 9:30-5) 🧬 Virginia Zoo members will enjoy $10 admission when they visit the Science Museum of Virginia in January […]

GenZoo Launch Event

Are you a young professional with a passion for saving the world's wildlife? As a member of GenZoo, you'll join peers with similar goals in helping to advance the Virginia […]

Staff In-Service Day

The Virginia Zoo will be closed on February 29, 2024 for staff training. Public admission will not be available. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Norfolk Botanical Garden Membership Swap

Zoo Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden: 🌷 Virginia Zoo members who visit Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive free admission for up to 6 guests total depending on membership level. […]

Homeschool Day

Join us on March 6th 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 […]