Marian, Josephine, and Monty - our 3 Bactrian camels - are ready for the nativity pageant! π«π«π«
Come see them and other animals like goats, sheep, and a donkey in The Miracle of Christmas - Live at the Zoo THIS WEEKEND! β¨ππ
December 20, 21, & 22. FREE ADMISSION. Shows at 7:00, 7:45, & 8:30 PM. We are hosting a canned food drive for families in need. Please consider donating. β€οΈ π₯«
More info: https://metrorichmondzoo.com/moc/
Nora the donkey is getting ready for her 14th Miracle of Christmas! During the pageant, Mary will ride Nora on her and Joseph's way to Bethlehem. We love you, Nora! π
Come see Nora, and other animals like goats, camels, and sheep in The Miracle of Christmas - Live at the Zoo THIS WEEKEND! β¨πππ«
December 20, 21, & 22. FREE ADMISSION. Shows at 7:00, 7:45, & 8:30 PM. We are hosting a canned food drive for families in need. Please consider donating. β€οΈ π₯«
More info: https://metrorichmondzoo.com/moc/
Come see Lalin, the sheep, and other animals like goats, camels, and a donkey in The Miracle of Christmas - Live at the Zoo THIS WEEKEND! β¨πππ«
December 20, 21, & 22. FREE ADMISSION. Shows at 7:00, 7:45, & 8:30 PM. We are hosting a canned food drive for families in need. Please consider donating. β€οΈ π₯«
More info: https://metrorichmondzoo.com/moc/
Orangutan Periodontal Surgery
In honor of #OrangutanCaringWeek, we want to share this story highlighting the incredible veterinary care one of our orangutans received last year. π¦§π©Ί
Patrick the 32-year-old orangutan had overgrowing gum tissue and needed periodontal surgery to aid his recovery. In March 2023, the zoo successfully performed the surgery with the help of multiple medical professionals. π§‘
Watch the remarkable story or read more here: https://metrorichmondzoo.com/newsroom/orangutan-periodontal-surgery/
#metrorichmondzoo #rva #orangutans #veterinarycare
Young Orangutan Eating Cranberries
Cranberries for Taavi because itβs #OrangutanCaringWeek! π¦§
#metrorichmondzoo #taaviorangutan
A *handful of* apples a day keeps the ΜΆdΜΆoΜΆcΜΆtΜΆoΜΆrΜΆ veterinarian away ππ
Today is Election Day! Don't forget to VOTE! β€οΈπ€πAfter voting, come visit the zoo; we are open until 5:00 PM. π¦§
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! ππ
Critter Climb Playland Now Open
We are happy to announce the opening of Critter Climb Playland, an exciting new addition for our youngest visitors and their families! This remodeled play area has slides, monkey bars, tunnels, swings, towers, and more to explore. πππ§‘
Critter Climb Playland is bigger and better than our original playground. The larger footprint allows for 9 more fun elements inside. Plus, itβs now covered with a pavilion to provide endless rain-protected play all year round.
The playland is nestled between the Safari Sky Lift and Penguin Falls Cafe; access is included with admission to the zoo.
Clumsy Snow Leopard Cubs
How do you spell "Snow leopard cubs"?
F L U F F Y B O U N C Y C L U M S Y
Snow Leopard Cubs Playing With Mom
Meet Sasha and Kira, the fluffiest and most adorable Snow leopard cubs in all the land!
Come see these cuties now at the zoo!
More info: https://shorturl.at/Gudf6