The Creation Kingdom Zoo

01/01/2025

Happy New Years from our families to yours

12/25/2024

From our families to yours. Merry Christmas!🎁

12/24/2024

Mupi is excited about Christmas……and belly rubs

12/19/2024

12/17/2024

We’ve been silent for a bit as we maintain day to day operations with temporary electric, working from makeshift kitchens, and getting plans together to rebuild. First and foremost we want to thank God for His grace. Things don’t always go as we plan, but that’s ok. That’s where we grow. Just like fire is a necessity for certain ecosystems to thrive, like seeds of lodgepole pine or eucalyptus encased in resin that must melt in order to release seeds, our lives too experience growth after the fires of life. Easy street doesn’t build resilience. Secondly we want to genuinely thank every person who’s reached out to us with a donation or kind word. We are not impervious to heartache and your kindness invigorates us. We have a looong way to go and a lot to accomplish but we will see you on opening day Spring 2025. Stay tuned for updates and opportunities for those of you who offered your services and help. We’ll also post services we’re looking for to get these projects completed! Enjoy this holiday season!

12/09/2024

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified." Isaiah 61:3 KJV

12/04/2024

It’s been 5 days since a devastating fire destroyed the power grid in the zoo. But our resilient staff has worked long hours to meet the needs of our animals as well as work over each night to ensure we got power operating in all areas. Today was the first full day with 85% power and 100% in all animal areas. It’s temporary but functional.

12/01/2024

Quick update: at 8pm last night our crew was able to restore temporary power to 3 additional exhibits. While it is only a small step forward, it allows us to remove one generator from the mix. A big Thank you to our staff who’s working tirelessly to complete not only their daily routines, but the extra load. Thanks also to Tyler at Smith Electrical Contractors for their assistance and generosity.

11/28/2024

11/28/2024

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our first responders this morning. Nicklesville, Gate City, Weber City, Dungannon, Hiltons and Duffield Fire Departments, Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch and Virginia State Police for their assistance to our devastating fire. While the fire is currently under investigation, we ask that you be patient while we address some of the questions you have. This is a very difficult time for our entire family and staff and we are sincerely touched by the literal thousands of people who have offered help and prayers. We’re thankful to every zoo from the west coast to the far north and locally who have offered equipment to help us complete the immediate tasks before us. Difficult times are not meant to destroy us, but strengthen and empower.

11/27/2024

Last night, the Zoo experienced a devastating overnight fire. While we work through this, we ask that you keep our family, staff and animal family in your prayers. We are closed until further notice. 😢

11/23/2024

Did you know……cassowaries are all terrain vehicles who swim very well!

11/16/2024

Join us this weekend for some Fall Fun!

11/10/2024

For 249 years Marines have served as our nations Sentinals of freedom forged in blood on battlefields since 1775. With steep traditions in honor, discipline and war fighting, each one that earned the eagle globe and anchor waged their greatest battles first in their mind. We are always Marines. Show you served with your Marine Corps ID for free admission today November 10, 2024. Semper Fi.

11/09/2024

Bring your Hairy Self to see our Hairy friends this weekend! Saturday and Sunday EVERYONE is $14 admission! Must mention this Ad!!

11/02/2024

Gather up your family and friends this weekend! Nov 2/3 we’re gathering money to buy Thanksgiving dinners for storm Helene victims. Visit the zoo, help a family in need.

10/31/2024

Be safe and allow kids to dress up fun!