• 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 0-2 year olds and their guardians although older children will be welcome. Wild Babies will involve […]

  • 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 […]

  • Canceled 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 on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Canceled 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 on the Main Trail between the Event Pavilion and Photo Booth.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • Senior Wednesday

    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 […]