Don’t you froget about meMarch 20, 2020
What do internet sensation Doug the Pug and an African bullfrog at the Virginia Zoo have in common? Read on to find out! There are more than 3,000 known frog species in the world, with more discovered every day. Some … More
St. Schilling’s DayMarch 19, 2020
March 17 is not only the world-celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, but also Schilling the emu’s 13th birthday! Schilling lives with Lester in the Australia Walkabout exhibit along with wallabies and their ratite neighbors, Southern cassowaries. Schilling and Lester look almost … More
Learn About Butterflies DayMarch 14, 2020
Did you know today is Learn About Butterflies Day? We’re here to tell you the basics about these flittery-fluttery insects, why they’re important, what we’re doing to help the pollinators and actions you can take at home to help! What … More
Rooting for FlowersMarch 12, 2020
The first day of spring is in one week, but the Virginia Zoo’s Horticulture team has been preparing for spring plantings for months! Now that the weather appears to be consistently warming up, it is time to start planting for … More
A Zeke Peek at our Newest AmbassadorMarch 9, 2020
New at the Zoo is Zeke, the eclectus parrot! This fifteen-year-old avian was recently acquired by the Zoo in early January and will soon become an animal ambassador. Eclectus parrots are originally native to the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea … More
Zoo Offers Sensory Inclusive ExperienceMarch 4, 2020
The Virginia Zoo has partnered with KultureCity to make Zoo grounds and programs sensory inclusive. This new initiative will promote an accommodating and positive Zoo experience for all visitors with a sensory issue. “We are honored to be a part … More
Meet Luther!February 27, 2020
The Virginia Zoo welcomes it’s first-ever Malayan tapir baby who was born shortly after 8 pm on January 20, 2020. The male calf was named “Luther” by his Zoo Keepers for the holiday he was born on – Martin Luther … More
PandimealsFebruary 26, 2020
Many of the animals received special enrichment in honor of Valentine’s Day this month – from kissing booths to browse feeders, and boxes with adorable animal puns – and Chef Yohn got to work in the diet kitchen preparing various … More