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Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! Check out the Zoo's Event Calendar here for the […]
Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from local coffee trucks as you stroll through the Zoo on weekend mornings, all fall long! A coffee truck will be on grounds from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. They will be located […]
The Virginia Zoo spells conservation with 3 C’s – care, connection, and community. For 125 years, the Hampton Roads community has helped support our conservation initiatives by visiting, becoming members, attending fundraising events, volunteering, and donating. As a thank you, we’re excited […]
Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from local coffee trucks as you stroll through the Zoo on weekend mornings, all fall long! A coffee truck will be on grounds from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. They will be located […]
The Virginia Zoo spells conservation with 3 C’s – care, connection, and community. For 125 years, the Hampton Roads community has helped support our conservation initiatives by visiting, becoming members, attending fundraising events, volunteering, and donating. As a thank you, we’re excited […]
Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to […]
Calling all “Wild Babies” to the zoo! Join us for a NEW program offering for our youngest zoo visitors. We will be exploring age appropriate sensory and educational activities in a small up-close setting. This program is geared for 0-4 […]
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! Check out the Zoo's Event Calendar here for the […]
Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from local coffee trucks as you stroll through the Zoo on weekend mornings, all fall long! A coffee truck will be on grounds from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. They will be located […]
The Virginia Zoo spells conservation with 3 C’s – care, connection, and community. For 125 years, the Hampton Roads community has helped support our conservation initiatives by visiting, becoming members, attending fundraising events, volunteering, and donating. As a thank you, we’re excited […]
Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from local coffee trucks as you stroll through the Zoo on weekend mornings, all fall long! A coffee truck will be on grounds from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. They will be located […]
The Virginia Zoo spells conservation with 3 C’s – care, connection, and community. For 125 years, the Hampton Roads community has helped support our conservation initiatives by visiting, becoming members, attending fundraising events, volunteering, and donating. As a thank you, we’re excited […]
Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to […]
A new program that invites our little learners (0 to 4 years old) in their strollers to join us in a walk around the zoo with stops and activities along the way to get the wiggles out! Check signs in […]
The Virginia Zoo is celebrating our 125th anniversary all throughout 2026 with monthly 25 on the 25th events! Check out our exciting deals and activities listed below that showcase how we’re celebrating! 25% off admission tickets $125 Two-Adult Household Memberships $1.25 Virginia […]
The Virginia Zoo is celebrating our 125th anniversary all throughout 2026. Check out our exciting deals and activities listed below that showcase how we’re celebrating! Deals are exclusive to the 25th of each month and available in person only. 25% off […]
The Virginia Zoo spells conservation with 3 C’s – care, connection, and community. For 125 years, the Hampton Roads community has helped support our conservation initiatives by visiting, becoming members, attending fundraising events, volunteering, and donating. As a thank you, we’re excited […]
The Virginia Zoo spells conservation with 3 C’s – care, connection, and community. For 125 years, the Hampton Roads community has helped support our conservation initiatives by visiting, becoming members, attending fundraising events, volunteering, and donating. As a thank you, we’re excited […]
The Virginia Zoo spells conservation with 3 C’s – care, connection, and community. For 125 years, the Hampton Roads community has helped support our conservation initiatives by visiting, becoming members, attending fundraising events, volunteering, and donating. As a thank you, we’re excited […]
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! Check out the Zoo's Event Calendar here for the […]
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! Check out the Zoo's Event Calendar here for the […]
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! See signs posted in the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to […]
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! See signs posted in the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to […]
Whether 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 13th from 11am-3pm! Stroll […]
Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to […]
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! See signs posted in the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to […]
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! See signs posted in the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to […]
Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to […]
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! See signs posted in the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to […]
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! See signs posted in the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to […]
The Virginia Zoo is celebrating our 125th anniversary all throughout 2026 with monthly 25 on the 25th events! Check out our exciting deals and activities listed below that showcase how we’re celebrating! 25% off admission tickets $125 Two-Adult Household Memberships $1.25 Virginia […]
Join us for the FINAL 25 on the 25th on a special day! The Virginia Zoo is celebrating our 125th anniversary all throughout 2026. Check out our exciting deals and activities listed below that showcase how we’re celebrating! Deals are […]
Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to […]
Calling all early risers and young party animals – you don’t have to stay up all night to celebrate the new year at the Zoo! Noon Year’s Eve is a family-friendly celebration featuring a wild dance party, a sparkling juice […]