Welcome to the JungleMarch 20, 2019
There’s a famous song, “Welcome to the jungle, it has tons of rain”, or at least that’s what the lyrics should have said! Jungle is a nickname for rainforest, which is a type of biome that is hot, humid, has … More
Wildest Days at the Zoo in 2019March 13, 2019
Our EdZOOcation and Animal Appreciation Days are back again by popular demand! More than 12,600 people of all ages came to last year’s events, and 64 Zoodoptions were also purchased, contributing approximately $2,500 to various conservation organizations the Zoo partners … More
How Now, Brown Cow?March 11, 2019
The ZooFarm is one of the most diverse areas of the Zoo, but not because of its brightly colored buildings. More than a dozen species from nearly every continent can be found here, from tiny tree shrews and screaming birds … More
Enjoy Breakfast with the AnimalsMarch 7, 2019
Breakfast with the Animals is one of the Zoo’s most popular events of the year. Why? It’s an exclusive opportunity to enjoy breakfast at the Zoo and then watch the animals eat their breakfast too! The before-hours event offers Zoo … More
As the Worm TurnsFebruary 28, 2019
Coming soon to the ZooFarm are our new composting bins! The Zoo’s Horticulture Department will use vegetable scraps from the Zoo’s Animal Commissary, compostable greenery and hoof stock manure harvested from Zoo grounds to make compost. This project is part … More
Changes for the CheetahsFebruary 22, 2019
After almost three years at the Virginia Zoo, cheetahs Chester and Rico are leaving to head across country in search of mates. The brothers, who came from the Metro Richmond Zoo in April 2016, are being relocated to the Wildlife … More
New to the Zoo: Nature Play!February 19, 2019
The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce the addition of a Nature Play area, to open this summer on Zoo grounds. The Zoo was awarded several grants from local organizations, including a $25,000 grant from the Rotary District 7600, Norfolk Rotary … More
A Crescent SurpriseFebruary 14, 2019
Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re not only over the moon for our Zoo fans, but we also love our animals to the moon and back! In case you haven’t guessed who the special recipient of Animeals this month is, it’s not … More