Hours & Ticketing
Hours
The Virginia Zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except on major winter holiday). The Virginia Zoo is located at 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23504.
Admission
- Adults: $11.00
- Children: $9.00 (ages 2-11)
- Senior Citizens: $10.00 (ages 62 and older)
- Children under 2: Free
- Virginia Zoo Members: Free
All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Virginia Zoo accepts cash, Visa or MasterCard. We are unable to accept Discover, American Express or personal checks.
Train Tickets -
$2.00 per rider
Zoo Train Spring and Summer Schedule
- The train runs daily when temperatures are 50 degrees Fahrenheit or above
- The train is closed during inclement weather
- Call (757) 441-2374 for daily schedule and departure times
African Village Restaurant - Spring and Summer Schedule
The African Village Restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The restaurant is located in the Zoo's Africa section.
Beastro Snack Bar - Spring and Summer Schedule
The Beastro Snack Bar is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The restaurant is located in the Zoo's barnyard.
Wheelchair and Stroller Rentals
Wheelchairs and strollers are available for guest rental. The fee is $10 and guests receive a refund of $5 when they return the equipment. The rental booth is located across from the Gift Shop.
Picnics
Please note that outside food or drinks are not allowed inside the Zoo.
If you want to have a picnic lunch, consider visiting Lafayette Park, just outside the Virginia Zoo. Located at the intersection of Granby and 35th Streets, the park features picnic shelters and a new playground. For information about this park or the City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.norfolk.gov/rpos.
If you leave the Zoo for your picnic, you may re-enter on the same day by showing you admission receipt at the ticket booth.
Holiday Closings
- Closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2011
- Closed Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2011
- Closed Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2011
- Closed New Year's Day, Sunday, January 1, 2012
All rates are subject to change.
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