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  • Food Truck Pop Up

    DC Smoothies will be joining us from 9:30am - 12:00pm to serve delicious smoothies to our guests for an additional cost. They will be located in the Fountain Plaza.

  • Member Mornings

    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 […]

  • 125th Anniversary Event

    For 125 years, the Virginia Zoo has been a cornerstone of the Hampton Roads community – a place where generations of families and friends have come together to explore the natural world, learn about conservation, and create lasting memories. Now, we're celebrating the incredible journey that brought us here, and the people who made it […]

  • Membership Swap: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and Chrysler Museum of Art (CMA)

    Virginia MOCA is thrilled to welcome Virginia Zoo members to their new home on the campus of Batten University! Virginia Zoo Members visiting Virginia MOCA receive: 🎨 Receive access to special exhibitions, Made in VA Biennial 2026 and Vivian Chiu: From Here, on view beginning September 11th, and their interactive gallery ARTlab. 🎨 Discounted admission […]

  • Wild Babies

    Calling all “Wild Babies” to the zoo! Join us for a NEW program offering for our youngest zoo visitors. We will be exploring age appropriate sensory and educational activities in a small up-close setting. This program is geared for 0-4 year olds and their guardians although older children will be welcome. Wild Babies will involve […]

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    Senior Wednesday

    The Zoo is fun at any age - just come to our Senior Wednesday series from August 26 through September 30 and see for yourself! We are welcoming all senior citizens ages 62 years and above to receive free general admission all day with a valid ID as proof of age. Walkup tickets only. Accompanying […]

  • Zoo Tales

    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 […]

  • Member Mornings

    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 […]

  • Zoo Tales

    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 […]

  • Wild Wheels

    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!