ZooBoo

Join us for a wild and spooky good time filled with costume contests, animal pumpkin enrichment, candy stations, and much more! Timed ticket entry required. 💲TICKET PRICES💲 ☠︎ Member Adult (18+): $15 ☠︎ Member Child (2-17): $12 ☠︎ Non-Member Adult (12+): $30 ☠︎ Non-Member Child (2-11): $24 **Children under 2 are free.  **All ticket pricing […]

ZooBoo

Join us for a wild and spooky good time filled with costume contests, animal pumpkin enrichment, candy stations, and much more! Timed ticket entry required. 💲TICKET PRICES💲 ☠︎ Member Adult (18+): $15 ☠︎ Member Child (2-17): $12 ☠︎ Non-Member Adult (12+): $30 ☠︎ Non-Member Child (2-11): $24 **Children under 2 are free.  **All ticket pricing […]

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Theme: Creepy Crawlies - how even spooky animals have jobs to do. Cost: Included in memberships or general admission. […]

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Theme: Wicked Winters - Winter survival skills. Cost: Included in memberships or general admission. *In case of poor weather […]

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Theme: Wicked Winters - Winter survival skills. Cost: Included in memberships or general admission. *In case of poor weather […]

Veteran’s Day

The Virginia Zoo is proud to serve a large military community here in Hampton Roads. In honor of Veterans Day, we will offer the following special benefits to veterans and active military with a military ID or proof of service: Thank you, veterans, for your incredible service to our country! *The perks are valid for […]

Homeschool Day

Join us on November 15th 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 is included with admission and does not require special registration. Please present notice to staff at ticket booth or tell them of exemption at time […]

Wild Walks

Interested in learning more about our animals, habitats, and Zoo conservation? Join us for a free, guided 60-minute tour at 10 am led by Education staff every Wednesday. The topics will change each week, but all tours will incorporate themes of Connection, Care, and Community as they relate to Zoo conservation. Space is limited and […]

Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Visit

The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan is visiting the Virginia Zoo to spread some magic this holiday season! The purpose of this caravan is to promote happiness, low stress levels, and rekindle the festive spirit. Join us from 12 - 3pm for pictures with Santa and Tango or just to see the magic lights of the caravan! […]

Wild Tykes

Wild Tykes is a drop-in program recommended for kids aged 3-5 and their favorite adults! Each program features a new theme with age-appropriate nature and science activities that focus on these core areas: sensory, movement, free play, art, and problem-solving. We won’t be afraid to get a little dirty as we explore and play together! […]