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Free Veterans Day Train Rides
To celebrate Veteran's Day, the Virginia Zoo Express will be offering free train rides to all veterans! This offer is only available to veterans and can be redeemed at the train station on November 11, 2026 only.
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*NEW* Community Days
The Virginia Zoo spells conservation with 3 C's - care, connection, and community. For 125 years, the Hampton Roads community has helped support our conservation initiatives by visiting, becoming members, attending fundraising events, volunteering, and donating. As a thank you, we're excited to offer NEW Community Days on select dates in November for Hampton Roads residents. During these special […]
Member Perk: Wild Wednesday
Go wild on Wednesdays in the African Village Restaurant! Virginia Zoo members can enjoy a special-priced lunch for just $10, which includes a meal and a 16oz fountain drink. Please present your valid membership card and photo ID at the time of purchase. Wild Wednesdays last from November 2026 to March 2027. Offer available while […]
Zoo Tales
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! See signs posted in the Zoo's Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit. Free with general […]
Fall Mornings
Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from local coffee trucks as you stroll through the Zoo on weekend mornings, all fall long! A coffee truck will be on grounds from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. They will be located in the Fountain Plaza. Coffee Truck ($)
*NEW* Community Days
The Virginia Zoo spells conservation with 3 C's - care, connection, and community. For 125 years, the Hampton Roads community has helped support our conservation initiatives by visiting, becoming members, attending fundraising events, volunteering, and donating. As a thank you, we're excited to offer NEW Community Days on select dates in November for Hampton Roads residents. During these special […]
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 […]
Wild Babies
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 0-4 year olds and their guardians although older children will be welcome. Wild Babies will involve […]
Member Perk: Wild Wednesday
Go wild on Wednesdays in the African Village Restaurant! Virginia Zoo members can enjoy a special-priced lunch for just $10, which includes a meal and a 16oz fountain drink. Please present your valid membership card and photo ID at the time of purchase. Wild Wednesdays last from November 2026 to March 2027. Offer available while […]
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 […]