Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Theme: Fall Frenzy- how animals prepare for the winter. Cost: Included in memberships or general admission. *In case of […]

ZooGrooves

UPDATE: This Friday's ZooGrooves has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. All ticket holders will receive a refund. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will join us instead Friday, September 29th for Zoovies! Encanto will be showing on the big screen 🕯️ It’s time to rock and roar with the Virginia […]

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Theme: Fall Frenzy- how animals prepare for the winter. Cost: Included in memberships or general admission. *In case of […]

Membership Swap

The YMCA and the Virginia Zoo are swapping members during the month of October! Zoo Members Visiting the Y: Y Members visiting the Zoo:

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Theme: Creepy Crawlies - how even spooky animals have jobs to do. Cost: Included in memberships or general admission. […]

Zoovies

Lights, camera, action! 🎥 Join us for a movie under the stars. Gates open at 6:30 PM and the movie begins at dusk (around 7:30 PM). Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase during the event. No outside food or beverages are permitted. Rain or shine. Animal exhibits will be closed.*PLEASE NOTE: Gates close […]

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Theme: Creepy Crawlies - how even spooky animals have jobs to do. Cost: Included in memberships or general admission. […]

Zoovies

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM ITS ORIGINAL DATE, SEPTEMBER 29TH, TO OCTOBER 13TH DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS. ALL RESERVATIONS AND TICKET PURCHASES WILL BE VALID FOR THE RESCHEDULED DATE. IF YOU REQUIRE A REFUND, CONTACT [email protected] Lights, camera, action! 🎥 Join us for a movie under the stars. Gates open at 6:30 PM and […]

Wild Tykes

Wild Tykes is a drop-in program recommended for kids aged 3-5 and their favorite adults! Each program features a new theme with age-appropriate nature and science activities that focus on these core areas: sensory, movement, free play, art, and problem-solving. We won’t be afraid to get a little dirty as we explore and play together! […]

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales, hosted at the ZooLive! Stage. Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!  Theme: Creepy Crawlies - how even spooky animals have jobs to do. Cost: Included in memberships or general admission. […]