CONSTRUCTION ALERT: “Asia: Trail of the Tiger” under partial closure. Click Here for More Information.

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Zoo Tales

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 […]

Little Zoo

Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our […]

Zoo Tales

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 […]

Sensory Friendly Morning

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 […]

Adult Night

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 […]

Train Rides with the Easter Bunny

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 […]

Native Plant Workshop- Members Only

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 […]

Bike Night

Gear up for a wild ride at the Virginia Zoo! Animal trails will be open late, a DJ will be cranking tunes for a dance party and local bike vendors […]

Free Mother’s Day Train Rides

To celebrate all the amazing mothers in our community, this Mother's Day we are offering free train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express to all moms, grandmothers or mother-figures! Valid […]