• Fall Mornings

    Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from local coffee trucks as you stroll through the Zoo on Sunday 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 ($)

  • Veteran’s Day

    Update: Due to low forecasted temperatures, the Virginia Zoo Express train will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. Veterans can receive a voucher for a future free train ride in the Gift Shop, as well as 10% off their purchase. To celebrate Veteran's Day, the Virginia Zoo Express will be offering free train rides to […]

  • Member Perk: Wild Wednesday

    Wednesdays are wild in the African Village Restaurant! Zoo members can enjoy a special-priced lunch for just $10, which includes a meal and a 16oz fountain drink, as we test new items on the menu. Please present your valid membership card and photo ID at the time of purchase.

  • Member Perk: Wild Wednesday

    Wednesdays are wild in the African Village Restaurant! Zoo members can enjoy a special-priced lunch for just $10, which includes a meal and a 16oz fountain drink, as we test new items on the menu. Please present your valid membership card and photo ID at the time of purchase.

  • Membership Swap: Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum

    For December, Virginia Zoo members can enjoy local history with complimentary admission to the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum. Explore the trails and visit the museum. Also, members can enjoy the traveling exhibit, “American Revolution Experience.”  To receive membership swap benefits, present your membership card or the confirmation email from your purchase (showing valid adult names and […]

  • CyBEAR Monday

    Take advantage of our "beary" best deals of the season that make perfect gifts for people of all ages! Whodoptions Physical Zoodoption Packages Gift of Memberships Behind-the-Scenes Tours Gift of Tickets Safari Camp

  • Giving ZooDay

    TODAY is Giving Tuesday, or Giving ZooDay, as we like to call it in the animal kingdom. 😉 This Giving ZooDay, help us raise $5,000 in 24 hours! On Giving ZooDay, you're not just a donor, you're a superhero for wildlife! You're stepping up to shield endangered species, nurture the next generation of planet caretakers, […]

  • Member Perk: Wild Wednesday

    Wednesdays are wild in the African Village Restaurant! Zoo members can enjoy a special-priced lunch for just $10, which includes a meal and a 16oz fountain drink, as we test new items on the menu. Please present your valid membership card and photo ID at the time of purchase.

  • Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market

    Whether the holiday season has you leaping for joy or saying “baaa humbug”? 🐑 Have no fear, visit the Virginia Zoo to experience seasonal cheer at our second annual Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market on December 6th from 11am-3pm! Stroll our animal trails with a warm, cozy beverage in hand ☕, take in the […]

  • Canceled Train Rides with Santa

    Due to weather, the Virginia Zoo Express Train will not operate on Saturday, December 6. Please see details below regarding Santa location. Climb aboard the Virginia Zoo Holiday Express to savor the magic of the holiday season and take a *photo with Santa! Holiday train rides will be offered on select weekends throughout December from […]