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SUMMARY:Membership Swap: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and Chrysler Museum of Art (CMA)
DESCRIPTION:Virginia MOCA is thrilled to welcome Virginia Zoo members to their new home on the campus of Batten University! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Members visiting Virginia MOCA receive:\n\n\n\n🎨 Receive access to special exhibitions\, Made in VA Biennial 2026 and Vivian Chiu: From Here\, on view beginning September 11th\, and their interactive gallery ARTlab. \n\n\n\n🎨 Discounted admission to the Exhibition Celebration for Made in VA Biennial 2026 and Vivian Chiu: From Here on Thursday\, September 10\, 6-9 pm. Please reserve non-member tickets and apply the code: SWAP26 upon registration. \n\n\n\n🎨 Discounted registration for Studio Art Classes offered throughout the month of September\, including Family Ceramic Workshop: Clay Bowls on September 26 and the Stained-Glass Suncatcher Workshop on September 27. Please reserve non-member tickets and apply the code: VZOO26 upon registration. \n\n\n\n🎨 Purchase a Virginia MOCA Individual or Household Membership and receive an additional month of membership (13 months of membership benefits!) To process your membership\, please contact Melissa Ball\, Manager of Membership & Strategic Partnerships at 757.425.000 ext. 324. \n\n\n\nPlease visit VirginiaMOCA.org for their event calendar\, program descriptions and ticket options. \n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Members must present a valid membership card and photo ID to Virginia MOCA staff to receive membership swap benefits. \n\n\n\nVirginia MOCA is a non-collecting contemporary art museum presenting locally relevant and nationally resonant exhibitions that invite visitors to explore our shared humanity through contemporary art.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia MOCA Members visiting the Virginia Zoo receive:\n\n\n\n🦁 Virginia MOCA Members enjoy complimentary general admission for the number of individuals covered under their membership. This discount is not valid for special events\, special member-access tickets\, and education programs.  \n\n\n\n🦁 Virginia MOCA Members will receive a 10% discount on purchases in the Gift Shop and food purchases at our food service locations.  \n\n\n\n🦁 It’s a great time for Virginia MOCA Members to become Virginia Zoo Members! When you purchase a membership\, you receive two additional months for free. Offer is valid for in-person sales only. \n\n\n\nVirginia MOCA Members must present a valid membership card and photo ID to Virginia Zoo staff to receive membership swap benefits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Chrysler Museum has fifty galleries\, a growing collection of more than 35\,000 objects\, an interactive space for families\, and the only glass studio of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. Best of all\, for the month of September\, they are offering great deals to Virginia Zoo members on classes\, events\, membership\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Members visiting  the Chrysler Museum of Art (CMA) receive:\n\n\n\n🖼️ Discounted registration on glass classes scheduled in September at the Perry Glass Studio. Please use the code CMA757SWPZ at checkout to receive the discount glass classes. The discount is only available for September classes. \n\n\n\n🖼️ Discounted tickets for Glass After Dark on Thursday\, September 17 from 7-10 pm. For more information and to purchase tickets\, visit Glass After Dark: September | Chrysler Museum of Art. Tickets cost $20 for non-Members. Tickets cost $10 for CMA and Virginia Zoo Members! Please use the code CMA757GADZOO at checkout to receive the discount for Glass After Dark admission tickets. \n\n\n\n🖼️ Receive a 10% discount on purchases at the Museum Shop. \n\n\n\n🖼️ For the month of September\, Virginia Zoo Members who become CMA Members (join or renew) receive a 20% discount on the Explorer (Individual Membership) or Enthusiast level (2 adults and up to 4 children). Explorer Level Memberships typically cost $75\, but they will be $60 for Zoo Members. Enthusiast Level Memberships typically cost $150\, but they will be $120 for Zoo Members. \n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Members must present a valid membership card and photo ID to Chrysler Museum staff to receive membership swap benefits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChrysler Museum of Art (CMA) Members visiting the Virginia Zoo receive:\n\n\n\n🦒 CMA Members enjoy complimentary general admission for the number of individuals covered under their membership. This discount is not valid for special events\, special member-access tickets\, and education programs.  \n\n\n\n🦒 CMA Members receive a 10% discount on purchases in the Gift Shop and on food purchases at our food service locations.  \n\n\n\n🦒 It’s a great time for CMA Members to become Virginia Zoo Members! When you purchase a membership\, you receive two additional months free. Offer is valid for in-person sales only. \n\n\n\nCMA Members must present a valid membership card and photo ID to Virginia Zoo staff to receive membership swap benefits.
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/membership-swap-virginia-museum-of-contemporary-art/
CATEGORIES:Membership Swap
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SUMMARY:Fall Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from local coffee trucks as you stroll through the Zoo on weekend mornings\, all fall long! \n\n\n\nA coffee truck will be on grounds from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. They will be located in the Fountain Plaza. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Truck ($)\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 26: Glazed & Infused \n\n\n\nSeptember 27: Bear House Coffee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/fall-mornings/
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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-37/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Senior Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:The Zoo is fun at any age – just come to our Senior Wednesday series from August 26 through September 30 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:Cocktails With a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 125 years of conservation and education at Town Point Club’s Cocktails With A Cause on September 30 at 5:30pm! This event features lite bites\, themed drinks\, photos with a Virginia Zoo Animal Ambassador\, a silent raffle\, and more. Plus\, $1 per drink sold will be donated to support the Virginia Zoo’s mission of engaging our community in taking action to save the world’s wildlife and their ecosystems. Direct donations are also welcome.  \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here by 9/22!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities & Schedule ($) \n\n\n\n\n5:45pm: Meet Virginia Zoo Animal Ambassadors (Two-toed Sloth and Large Tortoise)\n\nProfessional photos with Animal Ambassadors will be available for a minimum donation of $5. \n\n\n\n\n\nSilent Raffle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrink Menu ($)\n\n\n\n$1 from every cocktail purchased will be donated to the Virginia Zoo. \n\n\n\n\nAnsel’s Pride – Smoked Old Fashioned \n\nAnsel the African lion roars for this smoky Knob Creek old fashioned with orange bitters\, sugar\, and a rich luxardo cherry. \n\n\n\n\n\nChai’s Fortune – Decadent Espresso Martini \n\nThis mighty espresso martini is powerful – just like Chai the moon bear! With Grey Goose\, coffee liquor\, and espresso\, this martini is simple but seriously impactful.\n\n\n\n\n\nNatasha’s Radiance – Golden Negroni \n\nThis chilled negroni is as cool as Natasha the red panda! Packing a playful punch with Hendrick’s Gin\, sweet vermouth\, demerara\, and orange bitters.\n\n\n\n\n\nMasai Safari – Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita\n\nThis jovial margarita is light like the Masai sun with cucumber & jalapeño syrup\, lemon & lime juice\, agave nectar\, Luna Azul & tajin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here by 9/22!
URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/cocktails-with-a-cause/
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