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SUMMARY:Wild Babies
DESCRIPTION:Calling all “Wild Babies” to the zoo! Join us for a NEW program offering for our youngest zoo visitors. We will be exploring age appropriate sensory and educational activities in a small up-close setting. This program is geared for 0-2 year olds and their guardians although older children will be welcome. Wild Babies will involve elements of nature and social development including but not limited to story time\, short “hikes”\, and an animal encounter.  \n\n\n\nThese programs will be located in one of our classrooms. Please check signs in Fountain Plaza on the day of the event.  \n\n\n\nTheme: Fall Frenzy
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/wild-babies-7/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Zoo Tales
DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nSee 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 admission. \n\n\n\nTheme: Fall Frenzy
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-38/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Little Zoo
DESCRIPTION: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 the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Little Zoo on the day of your visit. Free with general admission.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/little-zoo-38/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Zoo Tales
DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nSee 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 admission. \n\n\n\nTheme: Fall Frenzy
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-39/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Little Zoo
DESCRIPTION: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 the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Little Zoo on the day of your visit. Free with general admission.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/little-zoo-16/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T110000
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SUMMARY:Zoo Tales
DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nSee 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 admission. \n\n\n\nTheme: Fur & Feathers
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-40/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Zoo Tales
DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nSee 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 admission. \n\n\n\nTheme: Fur & Feathers
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-41/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Wild Babies
DESCRIPTION:Calling all “Wild Babies” to the zoo! Join us for a NEW program offering for our youngest zoo visitors. We will be exploring age appropriate sensory and educational activities in a small up-close setting. This program is geared for 0-2 year olds and their guardians although older children will be welcome. Wild Babies will involve elements of nature and social development including but not limited to story time\, short “hikes”\, and an animal encounter.  \n\n\n\nThese programs will be located in one of our classrooms. Please check signs in Fountain Plaza on the day of the event.  \n\n\n\nTheme: Fur & Feathers
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/wild-babies-8/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Zoo Tales
DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nSee 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 admission. \n\n\n\nTheme: Fur & Feathers
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-62/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Little Zoo
DESCRIPTION: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 the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Little Zoo on the day of your visit. Free with general admission.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/little-zoo-17/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Zoo Tales
DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nSee 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 admission. \n\n\n\nTheme: Fur & Feathers
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-63/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Little Zoo
DESCRIPTION: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 the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Little Zoo on the day of your visit. Free with general admission.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/little-zoo-18/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261224T110000
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SUMMARY:Zoo Tales
DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nSee 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 admission. \n\n\n\nTheme: Fur & Feathers
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-64/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Little Zoo
DESCRIPTION: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 the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Little Zoo on the day of your visit. Free with general admission.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/little-zoo-21/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Noon Year's Eve
DESCRIPTION:Calling all early risers and young party animals – you don’t have to stay up all night to celebrate the new year at the Zoo! Noon Year’s Eve is a family-friendly celebration featuring a wild dance party\, a sparkling juice “toast”\, countdown\, and ball drop at noon. It’s all the fun of welcoming 2026 without disrupting the kids’ (or your) bedtime routine! This year’s celebration will be extra special as the kick-off for the Virginia Zoo’s 125th Anniversary! With special activities\, all-day zoo-access\, photo-ops\, and more\, we know you’ll love starting the year on the wild side! \n\n\n\nTHIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE! \n\n\n\n**NOTE: For the safety of our guests and animals\, no confetti poppers will be permitted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nCOMING SOON \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drink ($)\n\n\n\nCOMING SOON \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Reminders\n\n\n\n\nTickets are non-refundable. All sales are final. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend the event\, the purchase will be considered a donation.\n\n\n\nAs an outdoor venue\, events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. If any changes are made\, an announcement via an email to our members and/or ticket holders and on the Virginia Zoo social media channels will be issued prior the event.\n\n\n\nThe Zoo is a smoke-free facility; no smoking is allowed inside the Zoo. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping. Inability to follow this rule will result in dismissal from Zoo grounds without a refund.\n\n\n\nBy purchasing an event ticket\, you agree to abide by the Virginia Zoo’s Rules & Policies.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/noon-years-eve/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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