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The Virginia Zoological Park seeks to increase understanding of the world's flora and fauna and to add to the growing body of knowledge about them; to display animals respectfully, in a way that encourages their natural behavior; to conserve animals and their habitats; and to o
ffer opportunities for learning and enjoyment to the public. It will strive to fulfill this mission through education, conservation, research and recreation. The mission of Virginia Zoological Society is to ensure that the Virginia Zoo thrives as a superior zoological institution, reaching its fullest potential to serve people, animals and the environment through programs that emphasize recreation, education and conservation. A hybrid operation
The Virginia Zoo functions as a true hybrid operation through the joint efforts and constant communication between the staffs of the Virginia Zoological Park (VZP) and the Virginia Zoological Society (VZS). VZP staff maintains all animal exhibits and provides animal care and husbandry, maintains the lush grounds and gardens, oversees most building repair and maintenance, and manages the Zoo's ticket booth. VZS staff operates the Zoo's gift shop, restaurant and concessions, educational programs, special events and parties, membership program, marketing and promotions, and fundraising and grant writing through the private sector. The staffs of both organizations work side-by-side on a daily basis and the operation of the two organizations are not only closely related and complementary, but are mostly indistinguishable. Animal Collection
From the plains of Africa to your own backyard, the Virginia Zoo has a world of discovery for you. Open year round, the Virginia Zoo offers family fun, education and excitement for everyone. The Virginia Zoo is home to more than 700 animals representing 150+ species, on 53 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Welcome to the Gardens
Come see the animals in our gardens! Most visitors come to the Virginia Zoo with animals on their minds, but plants are the first things they see. Our gardens set the stage for guests and Zoo residents. We create naturalistic habitats for exotic and native animals. We design, grow and plant themed gardens, and we provide fresh plant treats for our animals. AZA Accredited
Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things.
Not all red pandas are pandas... actually none of them are! Red pandas are actually in a taxonomic family all of their own called "Ailuridae". Surprisingly, unlike their name and diet preferences suggest, they are not related to giant pandas! πΌ
Now enjoy with this meme featuring our red pandas π
In June of this year our baby female Bornean orangutan was born to parents Dara and Solaris. This morning we got to watch as Dara picked her baby's name! 𦧠Thank you to everyone who submitted their names for consideration in the fundraiser - you rose over $500 to support our Keeper & Enrichment fund! And a special thank you to the Asia Team for helping narrow down to the final three names, as well as making today possible.
Drumroll please.... π₯ Everyone meet....
Poppy! β€οΈ Poppy is a beautiful red flower. The person who submitted the name chose it to reference how orangutans are often referred to as the "red apes." We also think it's the perfect name for our little red-headed girl!
This weekend is the perfect time to stop by the Zoo and visit Poppy in person! We hope to see you soon!
Grab your best ghoulfriends and get ready for a fa-BOO-lous, adults-only Halloween celebration! π» Our last Adult Night of the year is the most spooky of all and taking place on October 25th!
From costume contests and tarot readings to haunted train rides and ghost stories, this event is sure to have something to excite (or scare) everyone in your group! πΉ
Visit this link for more info and to get your tickets today: https://virginiazoo.org/event/adult-night-zooboo-edition-2/
The votes are in and we are a bit closer to this sweet girl getting a name! We have narrowed it down to three names for our mama orangutan, Dara to pick from: Josephine (Josie), June, & Poppy! π¦§
Join us on this Saturday, September 21st at 9:45am by the outdoor orangutan habitat to see which name Dara chooses! We will be giving her three different colored mystery boxes with each color representing a different name. The key will be posted by the viewing glass. Whichever colored box Dara opens first will be the winner! π
Thank you to everyone who submitted a donation and name! We loved reading through all of your suggestions and it was no easy job narrowing it down to just three! π§‘
πΈ Asia Team Keeper
Calling all teachers! π We know school just started but it's never too early to start planning your next field trip to the Zoo! π¦π Our education programs are now open for booking for the 2024-2025 school year!
Visit this link to learn more about our Education Programs and book your Field Trip today: https://virginiazoo.org/school-programs/school-group/. But don't wait because spots are filling up fast!
Believe it or not, these two are actually zoo keepers, not professional models π€― .. but they sure did a great job modeling our limited edition Barbie Zoovies shirts! π
Want your own Letti or Henry's Mojo Dojo Casa House shirt? Be sure to get yours at our outdoor family movie night event Zoovies on September 27th featuring the Barbie Movie! And while you're at it, get your tickets to our second showing featuring Migration playing on October 4th and save $2 when you bundle both movie nights! π° *Virginia Zoo Members get in FREE! But please reserve your spot today to help with planning!
ποΈ Visit this link to get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/4fQcaqr
What does the fox say? Pippi says happy ! π¦
Pippi comes to us from Wildlife Center of Virginia after becoming accustomed to humans and being unable to be released back into the wild. She now lives at the Virginia Zoo as an Animal Ambassador being a representative for her species in the wild!
Want to learn more about Pippi's story? Visit this link to read our most recent blog post for even more Pippi! https://virginiazoo.org/what-does-the-fox-say/
She's giving Big Virgo Energy βοΈ πββοΈ Today Malana celebrates her 36th birthday! π₯³
siamangs have tight-knit family structures and they like to stick together at all times, never being more than 100 feet apart!
Swing into the Zoo to spend some time with our siamang family and wish Malana a happy birthday!
Cahaya is POUNCING on her chance to get ZooBoo tickets, are you? π―π
ZooBoo tickets are on sale now! π¬ Join us on October 19th & 20th for a cauldron full of spooktacular family-fun including trick-or-treating stations, animal pumpkin enrichment, costume contests & more! π»
ποΈ Timed ticket reservations are required for all guests and tickets will not be available for purchase at the ticket booth. General Admission for the Zoo will NOT be available for 10/29 & 10/20. Visit this link for more ZooBoo info and to book your tickets: https://bit.ly/4cTnijy
What a ZOO-pendous celebration! Last night we honored our Zoo Crew volunteers at an awards dinner for their hours of service. π
Interested in spending your time at the Zoo? Sign up to become a Zoo Crew Member! Current applications are due by October 31st so get yours in today π
Visit this link to sign up today! https://virginiazoo.org/zoo-crew-volunteers/
OH BABY, this girl still needs a name and we're calling on all our supporters for help! π¦§π
There is less than a WEEK left to make your donation and suggest your favorite name for this little one! With a donation of $5 or more you can submit the perfect name AND support our Keeper Fund which provides enrichment for all the animals at the Zoo πΎ
Submissions will be accepted until September 16th and the top 3 suggestions will be given to the orangutan baby's mother, Dara, in enrichment to select on September 21st at 9:45am. Visit this link to submit your name today β¬οΈ: https://virginiazoo.givecloud.co/orangutan
during migration, monarchs migrate up to 3000 miles! π¦ Now it's time to see if we can log as many miles as a monarch this migration season. The Virginia Zoo is joining Monarch Joint Ventureβs Miles for Monarchs program this fall and wants you to join too!
Sign up at milesformonarchs.com and be sure to put down that you are part of the Virginia Zoo team! Once you sign up, come join us for free at the Zoo's Monarch Mile event on Saturday, September 22 at 8am. Prepare to get your steps in! π
Wild Wendy is back and she's getting the scoop on one of our more elusive residents, the cinereous vultures! As today is International Vulture Awareness Day, she's getting you answers to all your hard hitting vulture questions and sharing some interesting vulture facts that you may not have known. The more you know! πͺΆ
Visit the Zoo today to learn more about vultures and experience a keeper chat with one of our bird keepers at 11am & 2pm!
There's less than a fortnight until the Zoo Eras Tour! So grab your swiftie bestie, put on your most BEJEWELED outfit, and get to ZooGrooves on September 13! β¨
To make this event even more enchanting, the first 500 guests to enter the Zoo will receive a free pair of RED sunglassesβοΈ ZooGrooves is also your chance to buy our limited edition Zoo Eras Tour shirt featuring the newest era. You won't want to miss the chance to fulfill your wildest dreams with all this swag, Taylor Swift's biggest hits, and so much more at this event! π
Long story short... visit this link for more info and to get your tickets before they're gone: https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoogrooves-8/
Let's try this post again! We need your help giving this little one a name! 𦧠Born on June 29th, our baby Bornean orangutan has been spending lots of time bonding with mom and has now already spent one month hanging out on exhibit!
We want to give YOU the opportunity to make your suggestions for the newest Zoo family addition! With a donation of $5 or more you can submit the name you think would be APE-solutely perfect for this little girl! π And the best part? All donations go to our Keeper Fund which provides enrichment toys and items for all of the animals at the Zoo, like our orangutans!
Voting will close on September 16th and all name suggestions will be given to Asia: Trail of the Tiger keepers who will pick their top 3 favorites. Finally, mark your calendars for Saturday, September 21st at 9:45am where you can come watch as Dara selects the name of her baby! π
Visit this link to submit your name today: https://virginiazoo.givecloud.co/orangutan
We're WILD about wildlife! π¦π¦§π’ It's and from the smallest turtle to the largest lion, we're always here to help educate on the conservation of many amazing, endangered animals from around the world! π
The best ways you can help support wildlife across the globe is by visiting and supporting your favorite Zoo, so stop in today and learn more about the wildlife all around us!
πΈ creds to our Zoo fans: Louise Devenney, Eileen Murphy McCallum & Cassie Wyles
Chick this out! Our white-naped crane chicks got their first check-up with our vet staff! π₯ At less than 2 months old, these two (not so) little ones are growing like weeds.
The two chicks had a clean bill of health and are meeting all of their normal milestones! The care team collected feather samples they are sending off to determine the s*x of the chicks. πͺΆ However, it may take some time to learn their genders as occasionally these tests come back undetermined. Stay tuned!
Gather your flock and fly into the Zoo this weekend to visit with the crane chicks and all of your favorite residents! π
Have you ever wanted to train a porcupine, hold an armadillo, or catch a bird on your arm? All of this is possible during one of our Ambassador Animal Behind-the-Scenes Tours! π¦
During this tour you will get the opportunity to experience a variety of our animal ambassadors and even be able to assist in some of their training while you learn all about them from the keepers that work with them every day!
There's only one month left for these tours in the 2024 season so be sure to book yours today! Visit this link to book your tour for your next Zoo trip: https://bit.ly/3veAEak
The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce groundbreaking of the new Macon and Joan Brock EdVenture & Exploration Campus. π· This $16.2 million dollar project will offer five exciting, bold, mission-centric initiatives that will enhance our educational impact and deepen our connection to local forward-thinking education & conservation organizations.
In attendance at the groundbreaking was Dr. Kenneth Alexander, Mayor of Norfolk, as well as city officials, major campaign donors and Virginia Zoo Board Members.
Help us reach our goal with the Brock Challenge! Your gift now goes further with every dollar raised is matched up to $350,000. Your gift will create double the impact. πͺ
Learn more and join us today at https://edventureandexploration.org/
Just popping in to wish our meerkat, Hardy, a happy birthday! π The best way to tell our two meerkats apart is that Hardy has a long tail while our other meerkat, Amadi, has no tail. Let's all wish him a happy birthday!
See the way I stand on my rock... very demure... very mindful! π
the foot of a rock hyrax is bare and moist with a lifted center that creates a suction-cup effect to help them cling to rocks without slipping? Very cutesy!
πΈ creds: Assistant Curator of Africa, Emily
We found the perfect man... well kind of! He might not be in finance with blue eyes but he is a ton of fun and turning 1! π¦ It's our Masai giraffe, Henry's first birthday today π
Be sure to wish him a happy birthday during your next visit!
Join the us on Saturday, August 24 from 11am-2pm for STEM Connect Saturday at the Virginia Air & Space Center in Hampton! Participants will engage in hands-on activities from building and launching model rockets to exploring the principles of flight with interactive exhibits. This event promises to ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Learn more on the Virginia Air & Space Center website here: https://vasc.org/stem-connect/
Hi Barbie (the laughing kookaburra)! It's time to migrate your way over to the Zoovies event page because tickets are now on sale! ποΈ
Enjoy a movie under the stars at the Zoo with the Barbie movie on September 27 and Migration on October 4. And NEW THIS YEAR receive a discount when you purchase tickets to both movies.
For more info and to purchase your tickets visit this link: https://bit.ly/4fQcaqr
This Finn-venturer is starting to explore on his own away from mom! π΅ At almost 5 months old, little Finn is getting more curious about the world around him and beginning to build his arm strength. It won't be long before he is swinging around with dad and his brother Lovejoy!
We're not kidding... it's World Goat Day! π If you haven't already been introduced, we wanted to show off our 8 Nigerian dwarf goats here at the Virginia Zoo!
Come chat with our Goat Yard attendants to learn about these lady's unique personalities and give them some well deserved scratches!
Happy Senior Citizen's Day! π To celebrate senior citizens, the Zoo will be offering free admission to individuals 62+ every Wednesday from now through September.
Bring your photo ID and enjoy a free trip to the Zoo with Senior Wednesdays!
π¨ROAR & POUR GIVEAWAY TIMEπ¨
The second annual Roar & Pour event is only 11 days away and weβve giving away 2 tickets to one lucky winner! Here's how to enter the contest for FREE admission to this one-of-a-kind beer festival at the Zoo:
1. Like this post
2. Share this post to your feed
3. Comment a creative caption for this photo of Ansel or tag your friends for additional entries
See full event details and get your tickets at this link: https://virginiazoo.org/event/roar-pour/
Giveaway contest ends on Sunday, August 25 at 11:59 PM and is taking place on Instagram and Facebook. 2 winner will be chosen, one from Instagram and one from Facebook, to receive 2 tickets each. You MUST be available to attend Roar & Pour on August 31; there will be no other opportunity to redeem the prize. The winner will be contacted by the Virginia Zoo and announced in the comments section of this post on Monday, August 26. Good luck! π»
Have you seen our new baby orangutan? π𦧠Swing into the Zoo today to see her and visit our Asia: Trail of the Tiger keepers this morning at 11:30am to learn about our orangutans and their conservation!
Interested in how you can help orangutan conservation? Visit this link to learn more: https://bit.ly/46S5ofx
πΈ creds: Eileen Murphy McCallum
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Not all red pandas are pandas... actually none of them are! Red pandas are actually in a taxonomic family all of their own called "Ailuridae". Surprisingly, unlike their name and diet preferences suggest, they are not related to giant pandas! πΌ Now enjoy #InternationalRedPandaDay with this meme featuring our red pandas π
In June of this year our baby female Bornean orangutan was born to parents Dara and Solaris. This morning we got to watch as Dara picked her baby's name! 𦧠Thank you to everyone who submitted their names for consideration in the fundraiser - you rose over $500 to support our Keeper & Enrichment fund! And a special thank you to the Asia Team for helping narrow down to the final three names, as well as making today possible. Drumroll please.... π₯ Everyone meet.... Poppy! β€οΈ Poppy is a beautiful red flower. The person who submitted the name chose it to reference how orangutans are often referred to as the "red apes." We also think it's the perfect name for our little red-headed girl! This weekend is the perfect time to stop by the Zoo and visit Poppy in person! We hope to see you soon!
Wild Wendy is back and she's getting the scoop on one of our more elusive residents, the cinereous vultures! As today is International Vulture Awareness Day, she's getting you answers to all your hard hitting vulture questions and sharing some interesting vulture facts that you may not have known. The more you know! πͺΆ Visit the Zoo today to learn more about vultures and experience a keeper chat with one of our bird keepers at 11am & 2pm!
Just popping in to wish our meerkat, Hardy, a happy birthday! π The best way to tell our two meerkats apart is that Hardy has a long tail while our other meerkat, Amadi, has no tail. Let's all wish him a happy birthday!
We found the perfect man... well kind of! He might not be in finance with blue eyes but he is a ton of fun and turning 1! π¦ It's our Masai giraffe, Henry's first birthday today π Be sure to wish him a happy birthday during your next visit!
A ssspecial sssomeone is here from the World of Reptiles for World Lizard Day! Meet Fiona! π¦ Take a trip behind-the-scenes with Mack as he teaches us a little bit about this present day dinosaur (better known as a crocodile monitor). π¦ Be sure to ssslither into our World of Reptiles to visit all of our amazing lizard friends on their ssspecial day!
Are you ready for it? π If you missed your chance to get Eras Tour tickets, don't worry because we've got the Virginia Zoo's Version for you! Join us in unleashing your WILDest dreams at ZooGrooves: The Zoo Eras Tour on September 13 from 5pm - 8:30pm! Shake off your most bejeweled outfit π and prepare for an enchanted night out! β¨ This outdoor music event will feature Taylor Swiftβs biggest hits, friendship bracelet-making, family fun, local vendors, and much more. Make your friendship bracelets and get your tickets today or youβre on your own, kid! πΆ Event info & tickets available at this link: https://bit.ly/46rBZZz
We're soaring in a day late but for Owl Awareness Day, we wanted to highlight the two owl species we have here at the Virginia Zoo! π¦ Enjoy two of our Ambassador Keepers as they teach you a little bit about Eurasian eagle owls and Eastern screech owls. We hope you have a HOOT with this new information! (Κ β Κ)
Thatβs that Zoo espresso βοΈ (or cold brew)! Now offering self-serve nitro cold brew from Voyager Cold Brew Coffee on draft in our African Village Restaurant! Come get a cup before you start your journey around the Zoo to keep both cool & caffeinated π§ Not a coffee drinker? Sip on some refreshing Wild Bay Kombucha, also on draft in the African Village Restaurant! π₯π
Let's all ROAR in celebration for International Tiger Day! π― Here at the Virginia Zoo, we have two Malayan tigers, Christopher and Cahaya, who can be seen in this video participating with their keepers in various trainings. These two tigers work with their keepers to play an active role in their care by presenting different body parts for examination and voluntarily taking necessary injections. Malayan tigers, as is the case with many tiger subspecies, are critically endangered and there are estimated to be fewer than 150 left in the wild. They are the smallest subspecies of tiger and inhabit dense forested regions of the southern Malay Peninsula. Tigers are solitary animals but communicate with others through visual signals, scent marking, and vocalizations such as roars, chuffs, and hisses. Visit the Zoo to see our tigers, and join our Asia: Trail of the Tiger keepers at 10am today for a keeper chat about Christopher and Cahaya! π
Breakfast time with Inala, the first-ever tawny frogmouth chick born at the Virginia Zoo π€ Inala is an aboriginal name meaning "peaceful place" or "nighttime," a nod to the nocturnal species which is native to Australia and Tasmania. This beautiful girl is 2 months old and already full of personality! Look for her in the Asia: Trail of the tiger aviary with the Chinese Hwameis πͺΆ
Weβre 11 days into #PlasticFreeJuly, and itβs not too late to join team Virginia Zoo or team Virginia Aquarium for a chance to win a FREE behind-the-scenes tour by reducing your plastic consumption this month! β»οΈ This week, weβre challenging you to use refillable water bottles and cups. Save money AND help keep our wildlifeβs habitats clean by avoiding plastic bottles and drinks, as demonstrated by our mascots! If you earn the MOST points for team Zoo or Aquarium, youβll win a behind-the-scenes tour at your teamβs institution π¦π¦ Sign up and log your efforts to start earning points at the link below! https://bit.ly/3zyxaBc
Happy 4th of July! π To celebrate, listen in as our Assistant Curator of Animal Ambassadors shares some fun facts about our national bird, the bald eagle! π¦ Bald eagles were chosen as a national symbol due to their strength, independence and freedom, ideals which our country was built upon. πΊπΈ
The best way to stay cool when you visit the Zoo this summer? A cold glass of our Serpentine Sangria, made in partnership with @watersedgewinery_norfolk π· Both exotic apple and blackberry now available on tap on our African Village Restaurant, and our new souvenir cups make it the perfect on-the-go drink while you enjoy animal encounters! Slither on in to get a glass ssssoon π
(Not so) little Letti update! π¦ At only 7 months old, can you believe she already weighs over 850 lbs? π€― Adult female white rhinos can get to be around 4,000 lbs, so sheβs still got quite a ways to go! Come see our adorable growing girl this summer on the Africa: Okavango Delta trail π©΅π§
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