• Memorial Day

    To celebrate Memorial Day, the Virginia Zoo Express will be offering free train rides to all military families and first responders! This offer can be redeemed at the train station […]

  • Membership Swap: Hermitage Museum & Gardens

    The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce a Membership swap with the Hermitage Museum & Gardens, running from June 1 to June 30! Virginia Zoo members visiting the Hermitage Museum […]

  • 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 […]

  • Free Father’s Day Train Rides

    To celebrate all the amazing fathers in our community, this Father's Day we are offering free train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express to all dads, grandfathers or father-figures! Valid […]

  • World Giraffe Day

    To celebrate World Giraffe Day, a member of the Zoo's Mission Engagement Team will be station at the giraffe overlook equipped with biofacts, color sheets, and an engaging giraffe spotter […]

  • Poppy’s 1st Birthday!

    Our baby Bornean orangutan is turning 1! Help us celebrate Poppy during her Pop-tart themed birthday party starting at 9:30am. Wear your best orange or red outfit to celebrate Poppy […]

  • 4th of July at the Virginia Zoo

    Celebrate the 4th of July at the Virginia Zoo! Our splash fountains will be on for kids to play in, the African Village Restaurant and Beastro will be serving ice […]

  • 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 […]

  • Coffee Truck Pop Up

    We’re celebrating Zoo Keeper Appreciation week with coffee! Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from a local coffee truck as you stroll through the Zoo. And don’t forget […]

  • 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 […]