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SUMMARY:Fountain Plaza Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Splash into summer at the Zoo! Join us for the first day of splashing fun as we kick off summer in a big way! On Saturday\, May 24\, the Zoo’s Water Plaza Fountains will be turned on for the season—perfect for cooling off during your wild adventure. Plus\, the first 500 guests will receive a free Coca-Cola can cooler featuring fun summer designs (while supplies last). Don’t miss this refreshing start to summer at the Zoo! \n\n\n\nFountain Plaza is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  The fountains will be on during the weekends only until June 1\, 2025 and then they’ll be on daily. Fountains will be turned off during inclement weather. Call to confirm.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/fountain-plaza-opening-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T093000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Memorial Day\, the Virginia Zoo Express will be offering free train rides to all military families and first responders! This offer can be redeemed at the train station on May 26\, 2025 only.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/memorial-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T083000
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SUMMARY:Member Mornings
DESCRIPTION: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 eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 – 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 – 11:00 am. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nMay 31: Buzz Stop ($)\n\n\n\nJune 1: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T160000
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SUMMARY:Membership Swap: Hermitage Museum & Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce a Membership swap with the Hermitage Museum & Gardens\, running from June 1 to June 30! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo members visiting the Hermitage Museum receive*:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌼 Member ticket pricing to the special exhibition opening celebration for Burden of the Beast\, on Friday\, June 6th\, 6:30-9 pm. To purchase discounted member tickets to the opening\, please contact the Hermitage Development Department directly at 757.901.4082. \n\n\n\n🌼 Complimentary admission to Sunsets on the River\, an outdoor concert featuring live music\, food vendors\, a bar\, and museum admission. Thursday\, June 12\, 6-9 pm (Rain Date: June 26) Please present your Virginia Zoo membership card at the Membership Check-in Table to the right. Learn more here! \n\n\n\n🌼 Purchase a one-year Hermitage Museum membership of any level and receive two additional complimentary months of membership (14 months of membership!) Simply stop by the Hermitage admissions desk or contact the Hermitage Development Department at 757.901.4082 to purchase your membership. \n\n\n\n🌼 Virginia Zoo Members receive a 10% discount on purchases from The Vault\, the Hermitage gift shop. \n\n\n\nPlease visit the Hermitage Museum website at www.thehermitagemuseum.org for a schedule of events and more information. \n\n\n\n*Note: The Hermitage Museum & Gardens is closed to all guests from May 26 through June 6. The Hermitage Museum & Gardens will reopen to the public on June 7\, but if you would like a special first-look at their newest exhibit\, you may purchase tickets for the opening celebration for Burden of the Beast on June 6. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHermitage Museum Members visiting the Virginia Zoo receive:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🦧 Complimentary admission to the Virginia Zoo for Hermitage Museum Members (excludes paid programming and special events). \n\n\n\n🦧 A 10% discount on gift shop and restaurant purchases for Hermitage Museum Members. \n\n\n\n🦧 Any Hermitage Museum Members who join the Virginia Zoo during the swap month receive an extra two months of membership for free. 
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/membership-swap-hermitage-museum-gardens/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T200002Z
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SUMMARY:Member Mornings
DESCRIPTION: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 eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 – 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 – 11:00 am. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Truck ($)\n\n\n\n\nJune 7: Glazed & Infuzed ($)\n\n\n\nJune 8: Bear House Coffee ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T093000
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SUMMARY:Dress Like a Conductor Day
DESCRIPTION:📣 Calling all future train conductors! Anybody that visits the Zoo wearing their best conductor outfit will receive Buy One\, Get One for $1 Train Rides*. Additionally\, guests that visit dressed like a conductor will receive a complimentary bandana and train whistle at the train station. \n\n\n\n*If a rider in a party is under 2 and the BOGO cannot be used\, a voucher for $1 for a future train ride will be given.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/dress-like-a-conductor-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T093000
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CREATED:20240305T200143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T164647Z
UID:33495-1749889800-1749979800@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Member Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when there’s plenty of parking\, the weather is cooler\, and there’s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 – 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 – 11:00 am. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nJune 14: Nap Food ($)\n\nAvailable until 10:30am\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 15: Mello Beans ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20240610T132829Z
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SUMMARY:Free Father's Day Train Rides
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate all the amazing fathers in our community\, this Father’s Day we are offering free train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express to all dads\, grandfathers or father-figures! Valid on Father’s Day\, June 15\, 2025 only.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/free-fathers-day-train-rides/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20240305T200214Z
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SUMMARY:Member Mornings
DESCRIPTION: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 eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 – 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 – 11:00 am. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nJune 21: Buzz Stop ($)\n\n\n\nJune 22: Glazed & Infuzed ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T143000
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CREATED:20250620T192459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T192525Z
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SUMMARY:World Giraffe Day
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate World Giraffe Day\,  a member of the Zoo’s Mission Engagement Team will be station at the giraffe overlook equipped with biofacts\, color sheets\, and an engaging giraffe spotter activity. For a long time\, scientists only named giraffes under one species. We now know of 9 subspecies of giraffe under 4 different groups. Can you tell the difference between their spots?  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*This activity is free with paid admission or membership. This activity will be cancelled or end early in the case of inclement weather.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/world-giraffe-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20240305T200246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T200838Z
UID:33499-1751099400-1751189400@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Member Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when there’s plenty of parking\, the weather is cooler\, and there’s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 – 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 – 11:00 am. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nJune 28: Bear House Coffee ($)\n\n\n\nJune 29: Buzz Stop ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20250521T184602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T172129Z
UID:37411-1751189400-1751212800@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Poppy's 1st Birthday!
DESCRIPTION:Our baby Bornean orangutan is turning 1! Help us celebrate Poppy during her Pop-tart themed birthday party starting at 9:30am. \n\n\n\nWear your best orange or red outfit to celebrate Poppy and swing in to party with us! Meet one of Poppy’s keepers during an orangutan keeper chat at 10am to get all your questions answered. \n\n\n\nWant Gift Ideas?\n\n\n\nOur Asia: Trail of the Tiger keepers created an Amazon wishlist of items that YOU can purchase to help enrich the lives of our orangutans. Nobody wants to forget a gift at a birthday party\, so celebrate Poppy’s special day by choosing an item from the link below to send to our orangutans! \n\n\n\n\nPoppy’s 1st Birthday Wishlist
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/poppys-1st-birthday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20250611T155220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T154732Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Swap: Elation Brewing
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce a new partnership brewing with Elation! During the month of July\, members of the Virginia Zoo and Elation Brewing can enjoy even more benefits with our Membership Swap. \n\n\n\nMembers of the Virginia Zoo and The Very Elated People’s Mug Club must show valid membership credentials and photo ID to receive membership swap benefits. For more information about Elation Brewing\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Members visiting Elation Brewing receive: \n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo members will receive the same benefits of The Very Elated People’s (VEP) Mug Club membership. Perks include: \n\n\n\n🐯 20 oz. pours in an exclusive VEP mug  \n\n\n\n🐯 Early access to new releases  \n\n\n\n🐯 15% off your tab (excludes pizza purchases) \n\n\n\n🐯 $1 off Crowlers  \n\n\n\n🐯 $2 off Growlers  \n\n\n\n🐯 15% off 6-packs  \n\n\n\n🐯 15% off merchandise  \n\n\n\n🐯 Each Monday for Mug Club Night\, receive an extra $1 off every pint (Elation Drafts Only)  \n\n\n\n🐯 A beer for your birthday! (Coupon pops up on the first day of your birthday month.) \n\n\n\n🐯 15% off at Voyager Coffee \n\n\n\n🐯 A coffee for your birthday! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Very Elated People’s Mug Club Members visiting the Virginia Zoo receive: \n\n\n\n🍻 VEP Mug Club Members can receive complimentary admission tickets for the member and up to 3 additional guests during the month of July. \n\n\n\n🍻 VEP Mug Club Members will receive a 10% discount at our Gift Shop and food service locations. \n\n\n\n🍻 VEP Mug Club Members who join the Virginia Zoo during the membership swap can take advantage of two extra months – free – on a Virginia Zoo membership. \n\n\n\n🍻 VEP Mug Club Members can receive member pricing for Adult Night on Saturday\, July 12th. They can receive member pricing for the member and 1 additional guest. \n\n\n\n🍻 VEP Mug Club Members can attend Member Night on Thursday\, July 24th for the member and up to 3 additional guests.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/july-member-swap/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T160000
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SUMMARY:4th of July at the Virginia Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 4th of July at the Virginia Zoo! Our splash fountains will be on for kids to play in\, the African Village Restaurant and Beastro will be serving ice cold drinks and treats\, and if you’re one of the first 250 guests to arrive\, you’ll get a free Coca-Cola summer can cooler!  \n\n\n\nYou’ll also have the chance to get a mystery Whodoption! Typically only available during special events\, Whodoptions will be available at our Membership Gazebo.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/4th-of-july-at-the-virginia-zoo-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20240305T200411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T163121Z
UID:33503-1751704200-1751794200@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Member Mornings
DESCRIPTION: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 eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 – 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 – 11:00 am. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nJuly 5: Donut NV ($)\n\n\n\nJuly 6: Mello Beans ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20250206T193342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T193343Z
UID:36454-1751707800-1751731200@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Dress Like a Conductor Day
DESCRIPTION:📣 Calling all future train conductors! Anybody that visits the Zoo wearing their best conductor outfit will receive Buy One\, Get One for $1 Train Rides*. Additionally\, guests that visit dressed like a conductor will receive a complimentary bandana and train whistle at the train station. \n\n\n\n*If a rider in a party is under 2 and the BOGO cannot be used\, a voucher for $1 for a future train ride will be given.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/dress-like-a-conductor-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20240305T200516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T201119Z
UID:33507-1752309000-1752399000@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Member Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when there’s plenty of parking\, the weather is cooler\, and there’s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 – 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 – 11:00 am. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nJuly 12: Bear House Coffee ($)\n\n\n\nJuly 13: Mello Beans ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20240305T200548Z
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UID:33509-1752913800-1753003800@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Member Mornings
DESCRIPTION: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 eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 – 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 – 11:00 am. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nJuly 19: Glazed & Infuzed ($)\n\n\n\nJuly 20: Bear House Coffee ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20250718T153722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T153723Z
UID:37963-1753090200-1753446600@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Truck Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Zoo Keeper Appreciation week with coffee! Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from a local coffee truck as you stroll through the Zoo. And don’t forget to thank a Zoo Keeper if you see one! \n\n\n\nAvailable 9:30am – 12:30pm.  \n\n\n\n7/21 – Glazed & Infused  \n\n\n\n7/22 – Glazed & Infused \n\n\n\n7/23 – Bear House Coffee \n\n\n\n7/24 – Glazed & Infused \n\n\n\n7/25 – Glazed & Infused
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/coffee-truck-pop-up/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20240305T200620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T173501Z
UID:33511-1753518600-1753608600@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Member Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when there’s plenty of parking\, the weather is cooler\, and there’s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 – 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 – 11:00 am. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nJuly 26: Buzz Stop ($)\n\n\n\nJuly 27: Donut NV ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20250618T174443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T174444Z
UID:37674-1753700400-1753702200@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Little Zoo
DESCRIPTION: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 the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Little Zoo on the day of your visit. Free with general admission.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/little-zoo-6/
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20250715T170222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T151341Z
UID:37940-1754038800-1754049600@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - Food Truck Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:*Food Truck Pop Up for August 1 is canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. \n\n\n\nDC 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 on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/food-truck-pop-up/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20240722T183130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T175921Z
UID:34581-1754040600-1756656000@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Membership Swap: The YMCA
DESCRIPTION:During the month of August\, Virginia Zoo members can enjoy a month at their local YMCA which includes member pricing on programming. \n\n\n\nZoo Members visiting the YMCA:\n\n\n\n🏋️ Zoo Members must show their valid Virginia Zoo membership card\, photo ID\, and complete a guest waiver form upon visiting any YMCA of South Hampton Roads or YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas location to activate a temporary Y membership. \n\n\n\n🏋️ Members can visit any YMCA location in South Hampton Roads or the Virginia Peninsulas. For specific details about visiting these locations\, visit www.ymcashr.org or www.ymcavp.org. \n\n\n\n🏋️ Zoo Members who join the Y in August will pay no joining fee (a savings of up to $100). \n\n\n\n🏋️ Once you’ve activated your Y membership\, Zoo Members can also take advantage of discounted member pricing on all programs including personal training in the month of August and register for fitness classes! \n\n\n\nYMCA Members visiting the Zoo:\n\n\n\n🦁 Members of the YMCA will enjoy free admission when they visit the Virginia Zoo during the month of August. Not valid for special events and education programs. \n\n\n\n🦁 YMCA members will also have 10% discounts in the Gift Shop and food service locations. \n\n\n\n🦁 YMCA members who purchase a Virginia Zoo membership during the month of August can take advantage of two extra months free. \n\n\n\n🦁 Advance reservations are not required. During your visit\, please be ready to provide 1 of the 3 options for check-in: \n\n\n\n\nValid membership card and Photo ID (can use the bar code on the YMCA’s app)\n\n\n\nCompleted membership verification form (available from YMCA member services) and Photo ID\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReminder: The YMCA and Virginia Zoo do not share membership databases. To receive membership swap benefits\, please ensure that: \n\n\n\n\nYour membership credentials list the adult(s) on the membership\n\n\n\nYour membership is current and includes a valid expiration date
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/the-ymca-membership-swap/
CATEGORIES:Membership Swap
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20240305T200652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T163241Z
UID:33513-1754123400-1754213400@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Member Mornings
DESCRIPTION: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 eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 – 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 – 11:00 am. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Truck ($)\n\n\n\n\nAugust 2: Mello Beans ($)\n\n\n\nAugust 3: Donut NV ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20250206T193411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T193412Z
UID:36456-1754127000-1754150400@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Dress Like a Conductor Day
DESCRIPTION:📣 Calling all future train conductors! Anybody that visits the Zoo wearing their best conductor outfit will receive Buy One\, Get One for $1 Train Rides*. Additionally\, guests that visit dressed like a conductor will receive a complimentary bandana and train whistle at the train station. \n\n\n\n*If a rider in a party is under 2 and the BOGO cannot be used\, a voucher for $1 for a future train ride will be given.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/dress-like-a-conductor-day-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20250715T170325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T141858Z
UID:37942-1754645400-1754654400@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Food Truck Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:DC Smoothies will be joining us from 9:30am – 12:00pm to serve delicious smoothies to our guests for an additional cost. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/food-truck-pop-up-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20240305T200722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T201800Z
UID:33515-1754728200-1754818200@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Member Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when there’s plenty of parking\, the weather is cooler\, and there’s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 – 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 – 11:00 am. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9: Glazed & Infuzed ($)\n\n\n\nAugust 10: Mello Beans ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20250715T171024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T133318Z
UID:37948-1755250200-1755259200@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Food Truck Pop Up
DESCRIPTION: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 on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/food-truck-pop-up-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20240305T200751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T201952Z
UID:33517-1755333000-1755423000@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Member Mornings
DESCRIPTION: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 eating their breakfasts! \n\n\n\nMembers can enter the Zoo between 8:30 – 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a member today to take advantage of this perk! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 8:30 – 11:00 am. They will be located on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Trucks ($)\n\n\n\n\nAugust 16: Bear House Coffee ($)\n\n\n\nAugust 17: Glazed & Infuzed ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040905
CREATED:20230825T181332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T163149Z
UID:31812-1755682200-1755702000@virginiazoo.org
SUMMARY:Senior Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:The Zoo is fun at any age – just come to our Senior Wednesday series from August 20 through September 24 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 non-senior visitors will need to purchase tickets at the gate or in advance online. Last entry is at 3pm and Zoo closes at 4pm. We hope you stop by and enjoy unleashing your inner wild child! \n\n\n\nSeniors can also enjoy $1 off train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express during these days.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/senior-wednesday/
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