Are you tired of the same old up-SCALE dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join us at the Virginia Zoo for a more casual SHELL-ebration at brunch time with your TWEET-heart or mates! Sneak in some hugs and hisses while learning fun facts about animal dating and mating, play turtle-y awesome games, nibble on tasty treats, […]
Celebrate the new year without losing any sleep! 🎊 Noon Year’s Eve is a kid-friendly celebration that allows youngsters to experience all the fun of welcoming a new year while keeping bedtime in mind – including a dance party, sparkling juice “toast”, countdown, and ball drop at noon. The festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with […]
The holiday season just got a little more WILD at the Virginia Zoo! Join us for some wintertime festivities at our Holiday Market! THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE! Purchase zoo tickets here! The Zoo will be offering one (1) free admission with a donation to […]
Sink you fangs into spooky season at the Virginia Zoo with our last Adult Night of the year! This evening will be full of fa-BOO-lous fun, including a *new & improved* costume contest, DJ and dance floor, tricks & treats and so much more! Event is ages 21+ only. For the wellbeing of our animals, all trails […]
Join us on October 19th & 20th between 9am – 5pm for cauldron full of spooktacular family-fun including costume contests, animal pumpkin enrichment, trick-or-treating stations, and much more! Timed tickets are required and tickets will not be available for purchase at the ticket booth. General Zoo Admission will NOT be available for 10/19 & 10/20. […]
Join us on October 19th & 20th between 9am – 5pm for cauldron full of spooktacular family-fun including costume contests, animal pumpkin enrichment, trick-or-treating stations, and much more! Timed tickets are required and tickets will not be available for purchase at the ticket booth. General Zoo Admission will NOT be available for 10/19 & 10/20. […]
Lights, camera, action! 📽️ Join us for a movie under the stars. Gates open at 6:30 PM and the movie begins at dusk (around 7:00 PM). Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase during the event. *NEW THIS YEAR* Make it a double feature & save $2 on your tickets! October 4th Movie: Migration No outside […]
Lights, camera, action! 📽️ Join us for a movie under the stars. Gates open at 6:30 PM and the movie begins at dusk (around 7:00 PM). Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase during the event. *NEW THIS YEAR* Make it a double feature & save $2 on your tickets! September 27th Movie: Barbie No […]
Are you ready for it? It’s time to shake it off at the Zoo during ZooGrooves: The Zoo Eras Tour! This all-ages, outdoor, concert-style event presents Taylor Swift’s biggest hits, animal encounters, a vendor market and much more! Join us in your most bejeweled outfit from your favorite era for a chance to win some […]
We’ll be adding hearts and rainbows to our stripes and spots during our second annual Pride Night. All ages are welcome at this event to celebrate all things Pride, meet Animal Ambassadors, tour select exhibits, peruse a mini Pride-themed market and shake your tail feathers to tunes spun by a local DJ! Activities Animal ambassador […]
Come out to the Virginia Zoo to meet the Virginia LGBTQ+ Alliance Real Estate Board. We will be out and about mingling with everyone so be sure to say hello.
We’ll be adding hearts and rainbows to our stripes and spots during our second annual Pride Night. Learn new facts about your favorite Animal Ambassadors, tour select exhibits, grab a bite from our restaurant, and shake your plumage to an eclectic tunes spun by a local DJ. · Animal Ambassador Greeters till 5:45pm · All […]
