• Virginia Zoo Delayed Opening

    Hours of Operations Update: On Wednesday, December 18th the Virginia Zoo will be delaying opening until 12pm for guest safety due to time-sensitive maintenance on grounds. We apologize for the […]

  • Donation Drive: NACC

    On Saturday, December 21st help local animals have a happy howl-iday season by giving to our Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) donation drive! The Virginia Zoo is offering one (1) free admission when a guest brings a 5 pound or larger bag of dry […]

  • GenZoo Annual Event

    GenZoo is a group of young professionals dedicated to furthering the mission of the Virginia Zoo by engaging our community in taking action to save the world’s wildlife and their […]

  • Membership Swap: Virginia Living Museum

    Throughout February, members of the Virginia Zoo will enjoy complimentary admission by visiting the Virginia Living Museum front desk and presenting your valid membership card and photo ID (excluding Planetarium […]

  • 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 […]

  • Breakfast with the Animals

    Are you a morning person who’s ready and roaring to go to the Zoo on the weekend? Join us for Breakfast with the Animals - an opportunity to rise, shine […]

  • Little 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • St. Patrick’s Day Promo

    The Virginia Zoo is excited to celebrate the holiday with discounts on train rides! Anybody that visits the Zoo wearing green will receive Buy One, Get One for $1 Train […]

  • Native Plant Workshop- Members Only

    Virginia Zoo Members are invited to join us for an Introduction to Designing with Native Plants—a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn how to create a sustainable, low-maintenance landscape that supports […]