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 […]

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 […]

Nauticus Member Swap

Zoo Members Visiting Nauticus in December, the following benefits await: ⚓️ Free General Admission ● Nauticus is currently undergoing renovations inside on the third floor to open brand new, state-of-the-art exhibits in 2024. Free admission to Nauticus in December includes access to Nauticus’ two new exhibits (Norfolk In Time & Aquaticus), daily films in the […]

Military Aviation Museum Member Swap

🦁 Zoo Members Visiting the Military Aviation Museum: ● Members of Virginia Zoo will enjoy free admission when they visit the Military Aviation Museum during the month of December. Not valid for special events and education programs. ● Purchase a one-year Military Aviation Museum membership of any level and receive two additional complimentary months of […]

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted in our Africa Classroom. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Theme: Winter fun. Cost: Included in memberships or general admission.

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted in our Africa Classroom. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Theme: Winter fun. Cost: Included in memberships or general admission.

Train rides with Santa

⚠️ Due to forecast of potential inclement weather, Train Rides with Santa are canceled for Sunday 12/17 ⚠️ 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 December 15-17 from 10am-1pm, weather permitting.** *Photos with Santa included […]

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Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted in our Africa Classroom. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Theme: Winter fun. Cost: Included in memberships or general admission.

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted in our Africa Classroom. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Theme: Winter fun. Cost: Included in memberships or general admission.

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 keeping bedtime in mind – including a dance party, sparkling juice “toast” countdown and ball drop at noon. The festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with a […]