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SUMMARY:Membership Swap: Nauticus and the Norfolk Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Zoo Members can explore local treasures Nauticus and the Norfolk Botanical Garden for free during the month of September. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Limited free member swap admission tickets available each day for Nauticus and Norfolk Botanical Garden — if tickets aren’t available online\, we hope you can visit another day! \n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo members visiting Nauticus:\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo members will enjoy complimentary general admission tickets to Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin throughout September (up to 6 tickets per order\, does not include guided battleship tours or special events/programming). Tickets must be reserved online in advance; you can reserve tickets here using the code provided in your member email. \n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo members will receive a 10% discount off purchases in the gift shop (present membership card at checkout).\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo members that purchase a Nauticus membership during the month of September will receive 1 free month added to their membership (13 months for the price of 12). Virginia Zoo members should present their membership card and photo ID to receive this special offer.\n\n\n\nIntroducing a new member swap perk – access discounted Toddler Time tickets. Adult tickets are free! Simply reserve your toddler’s ticket and use promo code NFKSWAPTT for free adult tickets. Toddler Time is offered from 9:30-10:30 am on September 24 and September 27.\n\n\n\nEnjoy $3 off adult tickets to any of the Victory Rover or American Rover cruises\, plus the Naval Station Norfolk Bus Tours! Simply call Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises to reserve your discounted tickets as part of our swap\, and present your valid membership card upon arrival to check in.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden:\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo members will enjoy complimentary general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+)\, depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy complimentary general admission for one person. Tickets must be reserved online in advance; you can reserve tickets here using the code provided in your member email. \n\n\n\nTickets are only valid for the specific date and arrival time noted on the reservation.\n\n\n\nTickets can be scanned directly from your smartphone or from a printed copy.\n\n\n\nUpon arrival\, Virginia Zoo members must present reserved tickets and a valid Virginia Zoo membership card to Tollbooth staff.\n\n\n\nThe promotion is not valid for special events and education programs.\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo members will also receive a 10% discount on purchases in the Garden Gift Shop. The discount is not valid for special events and education programs.\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo members that purchase a membership during the month of September will receive 1 extra month on their NBG membership! Virginia Zoo members should present their membership card at the Front Desk to receive this special offer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNauticus and Norfolk Botanical Garden members visiting the Virginia Zoo:\n\n\n\n\nNauticus and Norfolk Botanical Garden members will enjoy complimentary general admission for the number of individuals covered under their membership. The discount is not valid for special events and education programs.\n\n\n\nNauticus and Norfolk Botanical Garden members will receive a 10% discount on purchases in the gift shop and food service locations.\n\n\n\nNauticus and Norfolk Botanical Garden members that purchase a Virginia Zoo membership during the month of September can take advantage of two extra months – free.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership Swap Discount Policy: Benefits from multiple partner memberships\, including admission\, discounts\, and membership extensions\, cannot be stacked or combined. Guests must present one active membership per visit and/or transaction to receive eligible discounts or admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorfolk Treasures Passport Challenge\n\n\n\nVisit all three locations for a chance to be entered to win one of these prizes. \n\n\n\nTo enter: You must visit each location and scan the QR code available near Admissions. You will be asked to complete a brief survey. \n\n\n\nRules:\n\n\n\n\nYou must submit a completed survey from all three locations\, Nauticus\, Norfolk Botanical Garden\, and the Virginia Zoo\, by  5pm on September 30.\n\n\n\nLimit 1 entry per membership\, regardless of holding multiple memberships across participating organizations.\n\nIf multiple individuals are listed under a single membership\, only one entry is permitted for that membership.\n\n\n\nIndividuals with memberships at more than one participating organization may still submit only one entry.\n\n\n\n\n\nYour membership must be active on the date of the drawing.\n\n\n\n\nVisit all three attractions in September to be entered. Raffle closes September 30 at 5 PM. Winners drawn October 1. Must hold an active membership at Nauticus\, Virginia Zoo\, or Norfolk Botanical Garden to qualify. For full prize terms and conditions please visit nauticus.org/norfolk-treasures \n\n\n\nPrizes:\n\n\n\n\nGrand Prize:  A free Carnival cruise for two departing from Norfolk!\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo: A free Behind-the Scenes tour.\n\n\n\nNauticus: Nauticus 4 Membership + 4 Tickets to WinterFest on the Wisconsin\n\n\n\nNorfolk Botanical Garden: A free one-year Garden Family & Friends level membership + 4 Tickets to Dominion Energy Holiday of Lights
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/membership-swap-nauticus-and-the-norfolk-botanical-garden/
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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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T093000
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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-4/
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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 $1 off train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express during these days.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/senior-wednesday-5/
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SUMMARY:Fall Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from local coffee trucks as you stroll through the Zoo on Sunday mornings\, all fall long! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. They will be located in the Fountain Plaza. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Truck ($)\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 21: Glazed & Infused \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/fall-mornings/
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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 $1 off train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express during these days.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/senior-wednesday-6/
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SUMMARY:Fall Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from local coffee trucks as you stroll through the Zoo on Sunday mornings\, all fall long! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. They will be located in the Fountain Plaza. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Truck ($)\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 28: Donut NV\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/fall-mornings-2/
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