Rock ‘n Roar at the Virginia Zoo

Annual event features live music by “ Butter ,” Auction and more

Norfolk , VA – The wildest event of the season is being held at the Virginia Zoo, and everyone is invited! Rock ‘n Roar (formerly known as Zoo to Do) is an annual event supporting the Virginia Zoo and will be held Saturday, April 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Zoo, which is located at 3500 Granby Street in Norfolk .

Rock n' Roar is a celebration of animals and animal art. Activities will include live music by local band favorite, Butter , a zoo silent auction featuring unique zoo-themed items (original artwork painted by the zoo animals, zoo experiences and elephant dung art!), tasting from area restaurants, viewings of the lion exhibit (after all, it's the cub's first party!), costume contest, performance by Mosaic Steel Orchestra and appearances by the Calendar Girls of Westminster Canterbury.

Tickets are $40 for Zoo members, City of Norfolk Government employees and active duty military, and $50 for the general public. Attendees must be age 21 or older. Tickets may be ordered online at www.virginiazoo.org or by calling the Zoo at (757) 441-2374, ext. 253.

Participating restaurants include: Atlas Grill & Bar, BlackFinn, BOBBYWOOD, Croc's 19th Street Bistro, Distinctive Gourmet – Virginia Beach Convention Center, Dr. Lucy's, Granby North, Mi-Hogar, Mom's Kitchen, Monarch Café at ODU, Plaza Del Sol, Rajput Indian Cuisine, Riverview Coffee Parlor, Roger Brown's Restaurant & Sports Bar, Sterling's, Sugar Plum Bakery, The Melting Pot, Verizon Amphitheater Catering, Virginia Zoo Catering, and Wasabi.