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 local wildlife and thrives in the Hampton Roads environment. We are thrilled to provide this workshop to Virginia Zoo Members Only for FREE as part […]
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 theme! See signs posted in the Zoo's Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit. Free with general […]
Dear Zoo Fans, we’re counting you in for ZooGrooves: Pop Punk Edition! 🤘 📞 Call your friends (and your mom 🤭) to remind them that it’s not just a phase, it's a lifestyle 😎. At this all-ages event you can break out your checkered slip-on kicks, studded belt, skinny jeans and black eyeliner to Dance! […]
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 Zoo an hour early when there’s plenty of parking, the weather is cooler, and there’s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and […]
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 Water Plaza Fountains will be turned on for the season—perfect for cooling off during your wild adventure. Plus, the first 500 guests will receive a […]
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 on May 26, 2025 only.
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 theme! See signs posted in the Zoo's Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit. Free with general […]
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 Zoo an hour early when there’s plenty of parking, the weather is cooler, and there’s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and […]
The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce a Membership swap with the Hermitage Museum & Gardens, running from June 1 to June 30! Virginia Zoo members visiting the Hermitage Museum receive*: 🌼 Member ticket pricing to the special exhibition opening celebration for Burden of the Beast, on Friday, June 6th, 6:30-9 pm. To purchase discounted […]
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 a small up-close setting. This program is geared for 0-2 year olds and their guardians although older children will be welcome. Wild Babies will involve […]
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