An Ambassador for Her SpeciesDecember 6, 2018
Located behind-the-scenes near the ZooLive! stage lies our Program Animal Building, or PAB for short. The animals that live in the PAB are ambassadors for their species and represent their counterparts in the wild through education programs. When the Zoo … More
Give the Gift of CampDecember 4, 2018
The holidays are approaching fast, and if you’re running out of time or are unsure what to get your favorite curious kid, then the Virginia Zoo has the perfect gift in mind. Send a kindergartner or 1st through 8th grader … More
Filling Their App-PIE-titesNovember 30, 2018
We couldn’t finish out the month of November without a little Thanksgiving holiday celebration, so last week Chef Yohn fired up the stove, pulled out his knives and cutting board, measured out all of his ingredients and made special potato … More
You’re a Lizard, CaimanNovember 28, 2018
Which reptile has up to a four foot long body with tail, loves being in the water and in the trees, has thick scales and the word Caiman in its name? It’s not a species of crocodile, it’s a species … More
Giving ZoodayNovember 20, 2018
Giving Tuesday, or Giving Zooday as we call it in the animal kingdom, is TODAY! This year, on Giving Tuesday the Virginia Zoo will be Caroling for Conservation. That’s right! Staff, volunteers and even our animals will be singing and … More
We Care About OrangutansNovember 14, 2018
Orangutan Caring Week is celebrated every year during November, and it’s no coincidence that this week of honoring orangutans occurs during a time the Zoo is most thankful for all of its animals. While our five orangutans are always the … More
Impeckable TasteNovember 2, 2018
Beatrice the Buff Orpington chicken is one of the Zoo’s Program Animal Ambassadors. During ZooLive! stage presentations and education programs, she is rewarded with mealworms, her favorite grub, for performing training exercises. Beatrice turned three years old in October, and … More
Happy 1st Birthday, Emery!October 29, 2018
Our cute little lion cub is still cute, but not so little anymore! Emery celebrated his 1st birthday on October 28 and Jennifer McNamara, the Zoo’s Lead Africa Keeper, is giving an update on how our favorite cub has progressed … More