• Paint Pink Fundraiser

    As we enter the season of giving, join the Virginia Zoo in supporting local cancer patients through our partnership with local nonprofit Paint Pink. 🎨🩷 Paint Pink was founded by Kim Keene, the late partner of one of the Virginia Zoo’s Board of Directors dedicated members. “Paint Pink’s mission is to support local cancer patients […]

  • Giving ZooDay

    Choose your team! TODAY is Giving Tuesday, or Giving ZooDay, as we like to call it in the animal kingdom. 😉 This Giving ZooDay, the Virginia Zoo is asking for your support in raising $5,000! Every dollar given today will go towards the Zoo's Keeper Fund, which provides enrichment for our animals and educational opportunities […]

  • Virginia Zoo Delayed Opening

    Hours of Operations Update: On Wednesday, December 18th the Virginia Zoo will be delaying opening until 12pm for guest safety due to time-sensitive maintenance on grounds. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will join us for the afternoon! 

  • Donation Drive: NACC

    On Saturday, December 21st help local animals have a happy howl-iday season by giving to our Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) donation drive! The Virginia Zoo is offering one (1) free admission when a guest brings a 5 pound or larger bag of dry pet food (any brand, any flavor, any size animal) or three (3) NEW items off the NACC donation list below: Bring your donation to Norfolk Animal […]

  • GenZoo Annual Event

    GenZoo is a group of young professionals dedicated to furthering the mission of the Virginia Zoo by engaging our community in taking action to save the world’s wildlife and their ecosystems. This networking group was created to enhance opportunities for young leaders, build relationships in the Hampton Roads community, expand on members' skills, and provide […]

  • Membership Swap: Virginia Living Museum

    Throughout February, members of the Virginia Zoo will enjoy complimentary admission by visiting the Virginia Living Museum front desk and presenting your valid membership card and photo ID (excluding Planetarium shows, programs or special events). Zoo Members will also enjoy a 10% discount in the Wild Things Store. PLUS, Zoo Members that provide their email […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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! […]