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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T023146 CREATED:20250407T162025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T162038Z UID:36868-1743499800-1748707200@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Membership Swap: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art DESCRIPTION:Virginia Zoo members might already know that all Virginia residents receive free\, daily admission but for Zoo members now though the end of May can receive: \n\n\n\nšŸŽØ Purchase Bonus: Buy a one-year Virginia MOCA membership of any level and receive a complimentary dual membership to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond. Simply show your Virginia Zoo membership card at the Virginia MOCA admissions desk or contact the Development Department at development@virginiamoca.org or 757-425-0000 ext. 324. \n\n\n\nšŸŽØ Gift Shop Discount: Enjoy a 10% member discount on purchases at Thank You Gallery\, an independent gift shop and gallery located within Virginia MOCA (excluding artwork). \n\n\n\nšŸŽØ Program & Event Access: Early registration and discounts for select programs and events. \n\n\n\nšŸŽØ Reciprocal Museum Benefits: Members who join at the Associate Level ($125) or above receive reciprocal benefits to over 1\,000 museums across North America for 14 months. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia MOCA Members visiting the Virginia Zoo: \n\n\n\nšŸ¦ Virginia MOCA members will enjoy free admission when they visit the Virginia Zoo from April 1\, 2025 through May 31\, 2025. Not valid for special events and education programs. \n\n\n\nšŸ¦ MOCA members will also have 10% discounts in the Gift Shop and food service locations. \n\n\n\nšŸ¦ Virginia MOCA members who join the Virginia Zoo during the membership swap can take advantage of two extra months ā€“ FREE ā€“ on a Virginia Zoo membership. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/membership-swap-virginia-museum-of-contemporary-art/ CATEGORIES:Membership Swap END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T023146 CREATED:20240411T182236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T161403Z UID:33741-1746091800-1748707200@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Waters Edge Winery Membership Swap DESCRIPTION:Zoo Members visiting Waters Edge Winery\n\n\n\nšŸ· Members enjoy in-person wine club status during the swap month when they present their valid Zoo membership (excluding the two-bottle wine takeaway). \n\n\n\nšŸ· On Wednesdays and Thursdays during the month of May\, Zoo Members enjoy 50% off dine-in bottles of wine. \n\n\n\nšŸ· Zoo Members receive complimentary wine tastings every day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWaters Edge Winery Members visiting the Zoo\n\n\n\nšŸ¦ Throughout May\, Waters Edge Winery Members receive Buy One Get One Free admission to the Virginia Zoo by utilizing the special promo code on our website. Special events and education programs are not included. Tickets must be purchased in advance online using this code. \n\n\n\nšŸ¦ Waters Edge Winery Members also receive 10% discounts in the Zoo Gift Shop and food service locations \n\n\n\nšŸ¦ Become a Virginia Zoo member in May as a Waters Edge Winery Member and receive two extra months free on your Zoo membership URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/waters-edge-winery-membership-swap/ CATEGORIES:Membership Swap ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/240222_SPF_SerpentineSangria-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T235900 DTSTAMP:20260415T023146 CREATED:20240404T191850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T145104Z UID:33701-1746489600-1746575940@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Give Local 757 DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Excellence in Animal Care StandardsĀ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake your donation today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHold onto your safari hats\, Virginia Zoo fans\, because Give Local 757 is stampeding in with roaring pride! Weā€™re on a mission to catapult our animal wellness to epic heights\, and we need your helping hands to make it happen.Ā  \n\n\n\nAt the heart of our initiative is the creation of the Animal Wellness Campus\, a cutting-edge facility dedicated to ensuring the health and nutrition of our beloved furry and scaly friends. With your generous support\, weā€™re aiming to turbo-charge some of our existing gear.Ā  \n\n\n\nPicture a L-CU300 Large Capacity Incubator\, a cozy little haven for fluids! It keeps them toasty warm\, ensuring our patients donā€™t get a chilly surprise when they receive their IV or SQ treatments. Additionally\, we envision acquiring modification for our current petMAP+II to add on SP02 capability\, a compact\, battery-powered marvel that provides blood pressure\, heart rate\, and oxygen stats like a medical rockstar. And let us not overlook the Vet Pro fluid pump\, itā€™s a vetā€™s trusty sidekick\, delivering fluids like saline and meds at a steady pace. Then\, thereā€™s the vital Jab Stick\, a veterinarianā€™s enchanted wand for administering medications safely from afar\, like a wizard in a lab coat! Letā€™s not leave out those invaluable medical and wildlife textbooks.Ā  \n\n\n\nThese resources are vital for our veterinary staff to continue upholding the highest standards in animal care\, ensuring timely check-ups and staying updated on the latest advancements in the field. Your support can truly make a meaningful impact!Ā  URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/givelocal-757/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/231021_SPF_PrehensileTailedPorcupine-1-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T023146 CREATED:20250203T203617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T203618Z UID:36420-1746955800-1746979200@virginiazoo.org SUMMARY:Free Mother's Day Train Rides DESCRIPTION:To celebrate all the amazing mothers in our community\, this Motherā€™s Day we are offering free train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express to all moms\, grandmothers or mother-figures! Valid on Motherā€™s Day\, May 11\, 2025 only. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/free-mothers-day-train-rides/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/441187400_438579322154624_583743805884860037_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T093000 DTSTAMP:20260415T023146 CREATED:20240305T195745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T195604Z UID:33489-1748075400-1748165400@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 thereā€™s plenty of parking\, the weather is cooler\, and thereā€™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 ā€“ 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 ā€“ 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 24: Glazed & Infuzed ($)\n\n\n\nMay 25: Donut NV ($)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member! URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/member-mornings/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/8-Inside-Activites.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T023146 CREATED:20250515T134640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T134642Z UID:37336-1748079000-1748102400@virginiazoo.org 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 Zooā€™s Water Plaza Fountains will be turned on for the seasonā€”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). Donā€™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 theyā€™ll be on daily. Fountains will be turned off during inclement weather. Call to confirm. URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/fountain-plaza-opening-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T023146 CREATED:20250206T194056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T133539Z UID:36461-1748251800-1748275200@virginiazoo.org 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Zoo-Train-Flag-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T093000 DTSTAMP:20260415T023146 CREATED:20240305T200014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T163424Z UID:33491-1748680200-1748770200@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 thereā€™s plenty of parking\, the weather is cooler\, and thereā€™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 ā€“ 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 ā€“ 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/8-Inside-Activites.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR