Breakfast with the Animals

SOLD OUT! Rise and shine for this exclusive access to the Zoo, before it opens! Grab a pre-packed breakfast bag and stroll through the Zoo to see what the animals eat for their breakfast. Coffee and mimosas are available for purchase.  Food bags include a variety of kid- and adult-friendly breakfast treats. Some items contain nuts, milk, and/or soy.  Gates close […]

Party for the Planet

It’s a party - for the planet! Join us in this celebration of all living things with fun and informative activities for all ages. Presented by the Zoo Education Team, meet community conservation partners, find Animal Ambassador pop-ups, talk with Trail Hosts, see animals enjoy enrichment provided by the Norfolk Botanical Gardens and visit the […]

Pride Night

The Virginia Zoo proudly values the incredible diversity of life that shares this planet​. Join us to celebrate the kaleidoscope of families and individuals that make our community so beautiful! Meet Animal Ambassadors, watch the animals enjoy colorful enrichment in their habitats, hear music from a local DJ, and more!  Cost:  Zoo Member child or adult: $5.95  Non-member […]

ZooGrooves

Live music at the Zoo is back! Join us on June 18 for the first in a series of after-hours concerts featuring emerging bands and artists from our region. Pay Rent Brass Band will be the featured headliner band and Fusion Groove will be the opening act on June 18. Support local music. Save animals. […]

ZooGrooves

Live music at the Zoo is back! Join us for the second in a series of after-hours concerts featuring emerging bands and artists from our region. Kendall Street Company will be the featured headliner band and Paper Aliens will be the opening act on July 23. Support local music. Save animals. Select trails open until […]

ZooGrooves

Live music at the Zoo is back! Join us for the last of this after-hours concert series featuring emerging bands and artists from our region. Fireside Collective will be the featured headliner band and Palmyra will be the opening act on August 20. Support local music. Save animals. Select trails open until 7:30 pm. Lineup coming […]

Kiss and Tail

Kiss & Tail is a special Valentine’s Day program about love that separates the birds from the beasts! Ages 21+ only. Light bites and cocktails included with tickets. Tickets prices are: Members (2 guests), $60; Members (4 guests), $120; Non-Members (2 guests), $80; and Non-Members (4 guests), $160).

Frog Watch USA Volunteer Training

Help the Virginia Zoo gather important information about amphibians in Hampton Roads and contribute to real conservation efforts! Are you interested in local conservation and the animals in your backyard? Then FrogWatch USA™ might be the right program for you. Come join the Virginia Zoo as we explore the outdoors to discover local amphibian species […]

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Zoo Tales

Join us for storytime at the Africa Classroom across from the Restaurant. Join us for the return of our popular story-time program Zoo Tales. In February, we will listen to stories about how different animals survive outside in the winter. We will be making a move back into a shelter like some of our animal […]

Zoo Tales

Join us for the return of our popular story-time program Zoo Tales. The Zoo Tales programs for the spring will be hosted in the Africa classroom. Each program will have two stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador! *Admission included in memberships or general admission