• 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 theme! See signs posted in the Zoo's Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit. Free with general […]

  • 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 animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to all who want to experience and grow in our Little Zoo. See signs posted in […]

  • 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 theme! See signs posted in the Zoo's Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit. Free with general […]

  • St. Patrick’s Day Promo

    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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 theme! See signs posted in the Zoo's Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit. Free with general […]

  • 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 animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to all who want to experience and grow in our Little Zoo. See signs posted in […]

  • 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 theme! See signs posted in the Zoo's Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit. Free with general […]

  • Membership Swap: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

    Virginia Zoo members might already know that all Virginia residents receive free, daily admission but for Zoo members now though the end of May can receive: 🎨 Purchase Bonus: Buy a one-year Virginia MOCA membership of any level and receive a complimentary dual membership to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond. Simply […]

  • Golden Egg Hunt

    Join us for an exclusive Golden Egg Hunt at the Zoo on Saturdays and Sundays throughout April! As a valued guest, you and your family are invited to participate in this exciting event where golden eggs will be hidden throughout the park in areas accessible to guests. Each egg contains a special prize, so don't miss out on the fun! […]