Train Rides with the Easter Bunny

Climb aboard the Virginia Zoo Express and take a *photo with the Easter Bunny! Easter train rides will be offered on April 19th from 11am-2pm. Also enjoy an Easter Egg […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

ZooGrooves: Pop Punk Edition

It’s time to rock and roar with the Virginia Zoo! This outdoor concert event presents a night of live music, food, friends, and family. Event takes place rain or shine. **Attendees […]

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 […]

Memorial Day

To celebrate Memorial Day, the Virginia Zoo Express will be offering Buy One, Get One for $1 train rides* to all military families and first responders! If a rider in […]

First Responder Day

To celebrate First Responder Day, the Virginia Zoo Express will be offering Buy One, Get One for $1 train rides* to all first responders! *If a rider in a party […]