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June 25, 2019

On the Blog Plan The Purrfect Visit To The Zoo

The weather has been ideal lately, with sunny skies and a cool breeze. Hampton Roads is busier than ever with a higher influx of visitors who are out...
April 12, 2019

Tales of the Tails Birds Of A Feather

Several of the Virginia Zoo’s Africa Okavango exhibits are unique in that animals representing multiple species often live with each other,...
December 27, 2018

Zoo Statues The Art Of The Zoo

If you’re an avid Zoo fan, then you know that the Zoo is home to hundreds of animals and nestled on 53 beautifully landscaped acres. A typical...
October 25, 2018

ZooBoo 2018 13 Tips To Make Coming To Zooboo Less Scary

ZooBoo is this weekend! Whether you’re a ZooBoo first-timer or pro, here are a few things you should know, especially since we’ve re-vamped...
January 18, 2018

Community Nickels In The New Year

Whole Foods Market in Virginia Beach has selected The Virginia Zoo to be the recipient of their Nickels for Nonprofits community giving program for...
November 22, 2017

For Your Education Wildlife-friendly Holiday Tips

Let’s face it. The holidays can get pretty wild. There’s tons of food, people, gifts, decorations and alcohol. With this time of year in focus,...
June 17, 2017

Zoolidays National Flip Flop Day

It’s National Flip Flop Day! Just about everyone owns a pair of these comfortable sandals, which are commonly worn during warmer weather to...
April 24, 2017

National Volunteer Week Volunteer Spotlight

Happy National Volunteer Week! In 2016, the Virginia Zoo had 642 volunteers serve 24,760 hours at the Zoo.  To put that into perspective, that...
January 11, 2017
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Zoo Technology The New Virginia Zoo Mobile App Is Out Now!

On Wednesday, January 11, 2016 the Virginia Zoo released its new mobile app for both iOS and Android users to download and enjoy at no cost! As you...
October 25, 2016

CONSERVATION Zoo Prevents Bird Deaths By Applying Tape

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the “stuff on the windows” at the orangutan and tiger exhibits. So we’ve decided to sit down with...
June 7, 2016

Grand Opening Help Us Celebrate The Zoofarm Opening!

On Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at 10 a.m., the Virginia Zoo welcomes Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim to commemorate the opening of the ZooFarm. The ceremony...
May 10, 2015
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Colorful Works of Art Flip Flop Fun For Conservation

The Virginia Zoo has partnered with Ocean Sole, TheFlipflop Recycling Company, to conserve marine life and support sustainable community...