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 […]

Party for the Planet

Taking environmental action has never been so much fun! Join us for a day of activities including Keeper Chats, animal pop-ups, and our Annual Plant Sale. Our Educators and community […]

ZooGrooves: Pop Punk Edition

It’s time to rock and roar with the Virginia Zoo! This outdoor concert event presents a night of live music, food, friends, and family. Event takes place rain or shine. **Attendees […]

Member Mornings

Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the […]

Memorial Day

To celebrate Memorial Day, the Virginia Zoo Express will be offering Buy One, Get One for $1 train rides* to all military families and first responders! If a rider in […]

First Responder Day

To celebrate First Responder Day, the Virginia Zoo Express will be offering Buy One, Get One for $1 train rides* to all first responders! *If a rider in a party […]

Member Mornings

Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the […]

Member Mornings

Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the […]

Dress Like a Conductor Day

📣 Calling all future train conductors! Anybody that visits the Zoo wearing their best conductor outfit will receive Buy One, Get One for $1 Train Rides*. Additionally, guests that visit […]