Virginia Zoological Park

About

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit

Events

• Member Perks Pass <p>Visit the Zoo this fall for a chance to win wild prizes! Starting October 1 through December 30, the more you visit, the more prizes you can earn! Don’t forget to check-in at the Ticket Booth and redeem your admission or special event tickets to make sure your visit coun
• Zoo Tales <p>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 find out the location of Zoo Tales on
• Zoovies <p>Don’t let your love for Jurassic Park (1993) go extinct! Stomp or soar over to the Virginia Zoo for Zoovies: Jurassic Park (1993) on October 2 from 5-9pm to revisit Isla Nublar surrounded by the sights and sounds of Zoo animals after dark! Prepare for
• Fall Mornings <p>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 in the Fountain Plaza. Coffee Truck ($)</p>\n
• Wild Babies <p>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 year olds and their guardians altho
• Little Zoo <p>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 all who want to ex
• Wild Wheels <p>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 Plaza for meeting location. Be ready to stroll at 10:30 am!</p&g
• ZooBoo <p>Halloween goes WILD at the Virginia Zoo’s ZooBoo! Join us on October 17 & 18 from 9am - 4pm for a family-friendly celebration packed with animal experiences, hands-on activities, and fang-tastic fun. Carve out time to watch animals enjoy pumpkin enrichment and meet m
• Wild Tykes <p>Wild Tykes is a drop-in program recommended for kids aged 3-5 and their favorite adults! Each program features a new theme with age-appropriate nature and science activities that focus on these core areas: sensory, movement, free play, art, and problem-solving. We won’t
• 25 on the 25th <p>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.</p>\n
• Howl-o-ween: Dog Day at the Zoo <p>Bring your favorite pup to the Zoo for a howling good time at Howl-o-ween: Dog Day at the Zoo! Dog lovers and their well-behaved canine companions are invited to explore the Zoo together and enjoy festive Halloween fun. Pups will be treated to new sights, smells, and sou

History

Opened

1900

• Park opened