BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Virginia Zoo - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Virginia Zoo X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://virginiazoo.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Virginia Zoo REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240116T175506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T175509Z UID:32995-1719826200-1720022400@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Furry Tails and The Fast & The Furriest summer camps! These camps are for kindergarten and 1-2 grade. \n\n\n\nMore information and sign ups can be found here! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/summer-camp-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSCN0010-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240617T171607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T193548Z UID:34306-1719826200-1722441600@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Membership Swap: Hermitage Museum & Gardens and Chrysler Museum of Art DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce a summer Membership swap with the Chrysler Museum of Art and The Hermitage Museum & Gardens\, running from July 1st to July 31st! \n\n\n\nAlso\, join our three-way swap giveaway promotion! To enter\, simply attend at least one of our promoted swap events at each venue. During your visit in July\, scan the QR code provided at the event and fill out a quick questionnaire. By doing so\, you’ll be entered for a chance to win an exciting prize package filled with swag from each location. \n\n\n\nChrysler and Hermitage Museum Members visiting the Virginia Zoo:\n\n\n\n🦁 Enjoy complimentary admission throughout July by presenting your valid membership card and photo ID at the entrance (excluding camps\, education programs\, and special events) \n\n\n\n🦁 Get a 10% Member discount in the Gift Shop\, African Village Restaurant\, Beastro and Mini Melts. \n\n\n\n🦁 Receive $15 off the July 13th Adult Night event by selecting Non-Member tickets on our website here and entering your exclusive promo code. \n\n\n\n🦁 Gain complimentary admission to the July 18th Member Night event by presenting your Hermitage or Chrysler Museum membership card along with a photo ID at the gate. \n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo and Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Hermitage Museum:\n\n\n\n🌸 Complimentary admission to Sunsets on the River\, an outdoor concert series featuring Grateful Jed\, on Thursday\, July 18th from 6-9pm. Chrysler Museum and Virginia Zoo members must present an active membership card (or membership purchase receipt) at the Member check-in table at the concert to receive the benefit. \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 to show your Chrysler Museum or Virginia Zoo membership card or contact the Hermitage Development Department at 757-901-4082 to purchase your membership. Learn about Membership here. \n\n\n\n🌸 10% Member discount on purchases from The Vault\, the Hermitage gift shop \n\n\n\nPlease visit the Hermitage Museum website at www.thehermitagemuseum.org for our schedule of events and more information. \n\n\n\nFor additional information on the Membership swap at the Hermitage\, please contact Melissa Ball\, Membership Manager\, at mball@thehermitagemuseum.org or 757-901-4082. \n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo and Hermitage Museum Members visiting the Chrysler Museum:\n\n\n\n🎨 Enjoy discounted rates on registration for glass classes\, workshops\, yoga classes\, glass after dark and Camp Chrysler Summer camp! \n\n\n\n🎨 10% off at the Museum Shop and Cafe \n\n\n\n🎨 Free admission to Chrysler Museum’s IgNite July-o-Ween on July 26 (must register beforehand). \n\n\n\n🎨 Those purchasing memberships to the Chrysler will receive $50 off the annual fee. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/membership-swap-hermitage-museum-gardens-and-chrysler-museum-of-art/ CATEGORIES:Membership Swap END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240612T143036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T143042Z UID:34257-1720000800-1720004400@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Wild Walks DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about our animals\, habitats\, and Zoo conservation? Join us for a free\, guided 60-minute tour at 10 am led by Education staff every Wednesday. The topics will change each week\, but all tours will incorporate themes of Connection\, Care\, and Community as they relate to Zoo conservation. Space is limited and reservations can be made on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot today! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/wild-walks-16/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/f0e3bbb3-b0b1-6808-f831-4709f929837d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240611T193341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T170008Z UID:34246-1720085400-1720108800@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:4th of July at the Virginia Zoo DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 4th of July at the Virginia Zoo! The Olde James River Band will be onsite playing patriotic music from 10am-12pm\, and if you’re one of the first 500 guests to arrive\, you’ll get a free Bomb Pop popsicle! 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 we’ll have a fun day of special activities like keeper chats\, educator chats\, and story time for little ones! Come see our animals enjoy some special red\, white and blue enrichment to celebrate the occasion\, too. \n\n\n\nJuly 4th Scheduled Programming \n\n\n\n\n10:00am Educator Chat – North American Turtles at Turtle Oasis\n\n\n\n11:00am Zoo Tales at Zoo Live Stage with Animal Encounter. Theme is Swamps and Pond Life\n\n\n\n11:30am Keeper Chat – Southern White Rhino at Africa Trail\n\n\n\n1:00pm Educator Chat – American Bison at Zoo Farm\n\n\n\n2:30pm Keeper Chat – Rhino Hornbill at Asia Trail URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/4th-of-july-at-the-virginia-zoo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/e9c1bebc-5e41-78a3-dff3-588aa3ce2862.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240116T175645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T175648Z UID:32997-1720431000-1720800000@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Zoovivors and Jr. Zookeepers summer camps! These camps are for 3-5 grade and 6-8 grade. \n\n\n\nMore information and sign ups can be found here! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/summer-camp-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSCN0010-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T113000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240522T190635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T151439Z UID:34019-1720517400-1720524600@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Little Buds DESCRIPTION:Stop by this fun garden gathering for hands-on activities designed for children as a cooperative endeavor between Norfolk Master Gardeners and the Virginia Zoo. Learn the connection between plants\, animals\, and people through this interactive program. Free with general Zoo admission. \n\n\n\nOccurs every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from May to August URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/little-buds-4/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Virginia-Zoo-Garden-Tales-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240612T143118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T143120Z UID:34259-1720605600-1720609200@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Wild Walks DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about our animals\, habitats\, and Zoo conservation? Join us for a free\, guided 60-minute tour at 10 am led by Education staff every Wednesday. The topics will change each week\, but all tours will incorporate themes of Connection\, Care\, and Community as they relate to Zoo conservation. Space is limited and reservations can be made on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot today! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/wild-walks-17/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/f0e3bbb3-b0b1-6808-f831-4709f929837d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240116T175746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T175749Z UID:32999-1721035800-1721404800@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Bio Buddies and Operation Conservation summer camps! These camps are for 1-2 grade and 3-5 grade. \n\n\n\nMore information and sign ups can be found here! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/summer-camp-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSCN0010-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240612T143217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T143222Z UID:34261-1721210400-1721214000@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Wild Walks DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about our animals\, habitats\, and Zoo conservation? Join us for a free\, guided 60-minute tour at 10 am led by Education staff every Wednesday. The topics will change each week\, but all tours will incorporate themes of Connection\, Care\, and Community as they relate to Zoo conservation. Space is limited and reservations can be made on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot today! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/wild-walks-18/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/f0e3bbb3-b0b1-6808-f831-4709f929837d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240116T175843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T175845Z UID:33001-1721640600-1722009600@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Zoo Detectives and Myths & Monsters summer camps! These camps are for 1-2 grade and 3-5 grade. \n\n\n\nMore information and sign ups can be found here! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/summer-camp-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSCN0010-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T113000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240522T190712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T151524Z UID:34021-1721727000-1721734200@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Little Buds DESCRIPTION:Stop by this fun garden gathering for hands-on activities designed for children as a cooperative endeavor between Norfolk Master Gardeners and the Virginia Zoo. Learn the connection between plants\, animals\, and people through this interactive program. Free with general Zoo admission. \n\n\n\nOccurs every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from May to August URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/little-buds-5/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Virginia-Zoo-Garden-Tales-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240612T143306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T143309Z UID:34263-1721815200-1721818800@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Wild Walks DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about our animals\, habitats\, and Zoo conservation? Join us for a free\, guided 60-minute tour at 10 am led by Education staff every Wednesday. The topics will change each week\, but all tours will incorporate themes of Connection\, Care\, and Community as they relate to Zoo conservation. Space is limited and reservations can be made on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot today! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/wild-walks-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/f0e3bbb3-b0b1-6808-f831-4709f929837d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240116T175942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T175944Z UID:33003-1722245400-1722614400@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Furry Tails and The Fast & The Furriest summer camps! These camps are for kindergarten and 1-2 grade. \n\n\n\nMore information and sign ups can be found here! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/summer-camp-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSCN0010-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143315 CREATED:20240612T143349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T143356Z UID:34265-1722420000-1722423600@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Wild Walks DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about our animals\, habitats\, and Zoo conservation? Join us for a free\, guided 60-minute tour at 10 am led by Education staff every Wednesday. The topics will change each week\, but all tours will incorporate themes of Connection\, Care\, and Community as they relate to Zoo conservation. Space is limited and reservations can be made on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot today! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/wild-walks-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/f0e3bbb3-b0b1-6808-f831-4709f929837d.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR