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 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 […]

🦁 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 […]

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.

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.

⚠️ 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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]