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Senior Wednesdays at Virginia Zoo

August 12, 2025

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This is always a very popular event with Grandparents! Senior Wednesdays are BACK and available August 20th through September 24, 2025!

Description: The Zoo is fun at any age – just come to our Senior Wednesday series from August 20 through September 24 and see for yourself! We are welcoming all senior citizens aged 62 years and above to receive free general admission all day with a valid ID as proof of age. Walkup tickets only.

Accompanying non-senior visitors will need to purchase tickets at the gate or in advance online. Last entry is at 3pm and Zoo closes at 4pm. We hope you stop by and enjoy unleashing your inner wild child!

For more information call (757) 441-2374 or visit https://virginiazoo.org

For Other Local Museum Discounts: Click HERE

Senior Wednesdays at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Discounts, Senior Discounts, Senior Wednesdays, and Virginia Zoo
Categories: Discounts, Events, Free!, and Norfolk

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