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 […]
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 ($)
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 […]
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 […]
Join us as we partner with Autism Society Tidewater Virginia, Complete the Puzzle, and Destination Family Services to provide guests of all abilities and needs, along with their families, the opportunity to visit the Virginia Zoo in a less overwhelming environment. On this special date and time we will provide stress-free activities for your 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 […]
Join Poppy the two year old Bornean orangutan and a Virginia Zoo Conservation Interpreter for special storytime in front of the outdoor orangutan habitat on November 10 at 10am! Storytime will feature 3-4 short stories about wildlife as well as the opportunity to learn more about the Zoo's orangutans and enrichment. Guests are also encouraged […]
A new program that invites our little learners (0 to 4 years old) in their strollers to join us in a walk around the zoo with stops and activities along the way to get the wiggles out! Check signs in the Plaza for meeting location. Be ready to stroll at 10:30 am!
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.
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 […]
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