Welcome the First Zoo Baby of 2021January 14, 2021
Virginia Zoo Keepers are delighted to welcome a newborn Masai giraffe calf born on January 11, 2021. At birth, the baby weighed 148.5 pounds, and stood 6’1” tall. This is the eighth calf for mom, Imara, and thirteenth for dad, … More
New Bird is the WordJanuary 8, 2021
Visible from the boardwalk overlooking the tapir habitat is the Zoo’s Cinereous vulture exhibit where guests can once more see the Zoo’s conservation efforts at work through the Species Survival Plan. In September 2019, the Zoo’s two female vultures were … More
Singin’ in the CraneJanuary 5, 2021
Just as the actors in old-time movies often had to be what is called a triple threat – able to sing, act and dance – the sarus crane also does the same….in a similar way. The sarus crane is the … More
Case-a-DilloDecember 21, 2020
Name: Olivia Sex: Female Species: Screaming hairy armadillo Age: 6 years, 3 months Weight: 968 g (2.13 lb) Reason for Visit: Full physical examination and second focused cardiology exam In October, Olivia visited the Animal Wellness Campus for a thorough … More
Like Fine SwineDecember 17, 2020
Just beyond the African Village Cafe at the Virginia Zoo, across from the vast exhibit where the Masai giraffes, Yellow-backed duikers, Southern ground hornbills and ostrich live, Zoo visitors are seeing red – no really, you can see a red-colored … More
National Monkey DayDecember 14, 2020
If there’s any day where monkeying around is encouraged, it’s today on National Monkey Day! The Virginia Zoo currently has two species of monkeys: Bolivian gray titi monkeys and white-faced saki monkeys. “But what about the ones in Asia who … More
Meet the Zoo’s New Vet!December 10, 2020
The Zoo welcomes Dr. Tara Reilly, the new Veterinarian at the Animal Wellness Campus. Q | Tell us a little about yourself. A | I was born and raised in Colorado where I did search and rescue, managed a ranch, … More
Don’t Feed MeDecember 8, 2020
The Zoo has a set of important safety rules we ask each visitor to follow. These are for the safety of everyone; guests, staff and volunteers, and for our animals! One rule, in particular, is most important to the animals – not feeding them … More