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 […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FORECASTED THUNDERSTORMS. Your safety and experience here at the Zoo are always of utmost priority to us, and we do not want to risk those elements being compromised in inclement weather. Please be sure to mark your calendars for August 22, which will be our final Member Night […]
Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when there’s plenty of parking, the weather is cooler, and there’s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and […]
Join us for our Zoo Detectives and Myths & Monsters summer camps! These camps are for 1-2 grade and 3-5 grade. More information and sign ups can be found here!
Stop by this fun garden gathering for hands-on activities designed for children as a cooperative endeavor between Norfolk Master Gardeners and the Virginia Zoo. Learn the connection between plants, animals, and people through this interactive program. Free with general Zoo admission. Occurs every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from May to August
Interested in learning more about our animals, habitats, and Zoo conservation? Join us for a free, guided 60-minute tour at 10 am led by Education staff every Wednesday. The topics will change each week, but all tours will incorporate themes of Connection, Care, and Community as they relate to Zoo conservation. Space is limited and […]
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 […]
Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when there’s plenty of parking, the weather is cooler, and there’s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and […]
RESCHEDULED TO JULY 27TH THIS IS A SOLD OUT EVENT! TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE DURING THIS EVENT. RESCHEDULE UPDATE: Adult Night event has been rescheduled from July 13 to July 27 from 5pm-8pm due to the forecasted thunderstorms during set up and event hours. Our guests’ safety and experience is important […]
Join us for our Furry Tails and The Fast & The Furriest summer camps! These camps are for kindergarten and 1-2 grade. More information and sign ups can be found here!
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