Climb aboard the Virginia Zoo Express and take a *photo with the Easter Bunny! Easter train rides will be offered on March 28 from 11am-2pm. Easter Bunny Photos Easter Egg Hunt Inclement Weather: For the safety, the Virginia Zoo Express Train cannot operate in weather below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, in the rain, or during high […]
Join us as we partner with Autism Society Tidewater Virginia, Complete the Puzzle, and Destination Family Services to provide guests of all abilities and needs, along with their families, the opportunity to visit the Virginia Zoo in a less overwhelming environment. On this special date and time we will provide stress-free activities for your Zoo visit through adapted programs […]
Interested guests 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. In This Workshop, You Will Learn: Bonus! Take home a native plant to add to your landscape! […]
Virginia Zoo Members visiting the The Mariners’ Museum and ParkⓇ: ⚓️ The Mariners’ Museum and ParkⓇ welcomes up to two adults and four children with Zoo membership to visit. ⚓️ Members receive free movie tickets for movies shown in the Explorers Theater. ⚓️ Members receive a 10% discount on items in the Mariners' Shop. Virginia […]
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 […]
Planning a Hampton Roads staycation for spring break this year? Here’s what to know before making your plans to visit the Virginia Zoo! This year, advanced reservation tickets will NOT be required, however anyone that reserves their tickets online before arriving at the Zoo will receive $2 off admission. **Individuals with a disability recognized by […]
Every Saturday and Sunday there will be 10 large golden eggs hidden throughout the Zoo. All eggs will have a Virginia Zoo prize pack but 2 eggs each day will have larger prizes. NEW! This year we'll have prizes from partner organizations included in the large eggs. We will also be hiding 30 small golden […]
Make a positive impact in your local community by volunteering with the Virginia Zoo to keep our environment and city parks beautiful. Participating in one of these clean-ups will grant free entry to the Virginia Zoo on May 16, 2026 for our Party for the Planet event. How: Sign up as an Episodic Volunteer through […]
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 […]
Every Saturday and Sunday there will be 10 large golden eggs hidden throughout the Zoo. All eggs will have a Virginia Zoo prize pack but 2 eggs each day will have larger prizes. NEW! This year we'll have prizes from partner organizations included in the large eggs. We will also be hiding 30 small golden […]
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