• GreenBeats LIVE!

    Get ready for a high-energy, eco-friendly experience you won’t forget! GreenBeats Live! is an interactive, musical journey that teaches the importance of recycling and ecological stewardship. Through memorable songs and hands-on activities, […]

  • GreenBeats LIVE!

    Get ready for a high-energy, eco-friendly experience you won’t forget! GreenBeats Live! is an interactive, musical journey that teaches the importance of recycling and ecological stewardship. Through memorable songs and hands-on activities, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Waters Edge Winery Membership Swap

    Zoo Members visiting Waters Edge Winery 🍷 Members enjoy in-person wine club status during the swap month when they present their valid Zoo membership (excluding the two-bottle wine takeaway). 🍷 […]

  • Fountain Plaza Opening Day

    Splash into summer at the Zoo! Join us for the first day of splashing fun as we kick off summer in a big way! On Saturday, May 24, the Zoo's […]

  • Dress Like a Conductor Day

    📣 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 […]

  • World Giraffe Day

    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 […]

  • Poppy’s 1st Birthday!

    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 […]

  • Dress Like a Conductor Day

    📣 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 […]

  • Coffee Truck Pop Up

    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 […]