Throughout February, members of the Virginia Zoo will enjoy complimentary admission by visiting the Virginia Living Museum front desk and presenting your valid membership card and photo ID (excluding Planetarium shows, programs or special events). Zoo Members will also enjoy a 10% discount in the Wild Things Store. PLUS, Zoo Members that provide their email […]
This event is sold out! Are you tired of the same old up-SCALE dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join us at the Virginia Zoo for a more casual SHELL-ebration at brunch time with your TWEET-heart or mates! Sneak in some hugs and hisses while learning fun facts about animal dating and mating, play turtle-y awesome […]
The Virginia Zoo will be closed on February 11, 2025 for staff training. Public admission will not be available. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Are you a morning person who’s ready and roaring to go to the Zoo on the weekend? Join us for Breakfast with the Animals - an opportunity to rise, shine and dine with your favorite Zoo residents! Flock to the Zoo with your fellow early birds and catch exclusive access to the trails before we […]
The Virginia Zoo is excited to celebrate the holiday with discounts on train rides! Anybody that visits the Zoo wearing green will receive Buy One, Get One for $1 Train Rides. If a rider in a party is under 2 and the BOGO cannot be used, a voucher for $1 for a future train ride […]
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 […]
Dog tickets for this event have sold out! If you would like to be put on a waitlist, please contact events@virginiazoo.org Spring has sprung 
, and it’s time to thaw your pup’s paws! 
Get ready to join us for our first ever Dog Days event. 
We’re inviting dog-loving zoo fans and their well-behaved […]
Join us as we partner with Autism Society Tidewater Virginia and Complete the Puzzle to provide guests of all abilities and needs, along with their families, the opportunity to visit the Virginia Zoo in a less overwhelming environment. On this special date and time we will provide stress-free activities for your Zoo visit through adapted programs and […]
Have you been hibernating at home all winter? Well, this is your sign to turn into a social butterfly 
- Adult Nights at the Zoo are back! Get your buzz 
on, sneak a peek at what our animals do after hours, refuel at food trucks, and shop various local vendors. And don't forget to […]
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 Hunt at the train station at 12pm; eggs will include candies, train punch cards, and coupons for the Virginia Zoo Gift Shop! We encourage guests […]
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