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 activity. For a long time, scientists only named giraffes under one species. We now know of 9 subspecies of giraffe under 4 different groups. Can […]
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 and swing in to party with us! Meet one of Poppy's keepers during an orangutan keeper chat at 10am to get all your questions answered. […]
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 cold drinks and treats, and if you're one of the first 250 guests to arrive, you'll get a free Coca-Cola summer can cooler! You'll also […]
📣 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 dressed like a conductor will receive a complimentary bandana and train whistle at the train station. *If a rider in a party is under 2 […]
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 to thank a Zoo Keeper if you see one! Available 9:30am - 12:30pm. 7/21 - Glazed & Infused 7/22 - Glazed & Infused 7/23 - […]
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 […]
*Food Truck Pop Up for August 1 is canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. DC Smoothies will be joining us from 9:30am - 12:00pm to serve delicious smoothies to our guests for an additional cost. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth.
During the month of August, Virginia Zoo members can enjoy a month at their local YMCA which includes member pricing on programming. Zoo Members visiting the YMCA: 🏋️ Zoo Members must show their valid Virginia Zoo membership card, photo ID, and complete a guest waiver form upon visiting any YMCA of South Hampton Roads or […]
📣 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 dressed like a conductor will receive a complimentary bandana and train whistle at the train station. *If a rider in a party is under 2 […]
DC Smoothies will be joining us from 9:30am - 12:00pm to serve delicious smoothies to our guests for an additional cost. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth.
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