Canceled Train Rides with Santa

Climb aboard the Virginia Zoo Holiday Express to savor the magic of the holiday season and take a *photo with Santa! Holiday train rides will be offered throughout December from […]

Canceled Train Rides with Santa

Climb aboard the Virginia Zoo Holiday Express to savor the magic of the holiday season and take a *photo with Santa! Holiday train rides will be offered throughout December from […]

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 […]

Kiss & Tail

Are you tired of the same old up-SCALE dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join us at the Virginia Zoo for a more casual SHELL-ebration at brunch time with your TWEET-heart […]

Breakfast with the Animals

Are you a morning person who’s ready and roaring to go to the Zoo on the weekend? Join us for Breakfast with the Animals - an opportunity to rise, shine […]

Dog Days at the Zoo

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to thaw your pup’s paws! Get ready to join us for our first ever Dog Days of Spring event. We’re inviting the goodest boys […]

Sensory Friendly Morning

Join us as we partner with Autism Society Tidewater Virginia and Complete the Puzzle to provide guests of all abilities and needs, along with their families, the opportunity to visit the Virginia […]

Adult Night

Unleash your inner wild child during our adults-only evening at the Zoo! Trails and exhibits will be open late* and there will be drinks, a DJ, food trucks, and local […]

Bike Night

Gear up for a wild ride at the Virginia Zoo! Animal trails will be open late, a DJ will be cranking tunes for a dance party and local bike vendors […]

Party for the Planet

Taking environmental action has never been so much fun! Join us for a day of activities including Keeper Chats, animal pop-ups, and our Annual Plant Sale. Our Educators and community […]