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Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market at Virginia Zoo (Norfolk)
December 6, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
$17 – $20Whether the holiday season has you leaping for joy or saying “baaa humbug”? Have no fear, visit the Virginia Zoo to experience seasonal cheer at our second annual Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market on December 6th from 11am-3pm! Stroll our animal trails with a warm, cozy beverage in hand, take in the sounds of the season listening to cheerful carolers, watch animals interact with festive enrichment, and shop 50+ local artisans to give a one-of-a-kind gift that gives back to your community. This holiday market is sure to be your new family tradition full of joyful memories of wildlife and wonder! This event is free with general admission and will take place rain or shine.
Activities included with admission
- 11am – 3pm: Doorway Singers
- 11am – 3pm: Photo ops with Tango the Tiger
- 11am: Zoo Tales – Community Science Chat
- 11:30am: Animal Ambassador Pop-up at the Event Pavilion
- 1:30pm: Educator Chat
- 2:00pm: Animal Ambassador Pop-up at the Event Pavilion
- 2:30pm: Southern cassowary keeper chat on the Asia: Trail of the Tiger
- Themed animal enrichment throughout the Zoo
Activities available for an additional cost ($)
- Train Rides and Photos with Santa*
- *The Virginia Zoo Express Train will not operate if the temperature is below 45 degrees. In the event of train closure, photos with Santa will be moved to the Virginia Zoo Gift Shop.
Holiday Vendor Market ($)
- Virginia Zoo Gift Shop
- 20% off all items purchased for a gift basket
- More coming soon!
Food & Drinks ($)
- 10am – 4pm: African Village Restaurant open
- Food Trucks