Animal Ambassador Behind-the-Scenes Tour

On this 30-minute group tour, meet some of the animals in the program animal collection! Learn about these creatures, their conservation status and meet the Zoo staff who take care […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]