Zoo Happenings

There’s always something new and fun at the Virginia Zoo. Check out new arrivals, browse our newsroom or discover an animal to adopt!

New Arrivals and Births
Who’s new at the Zoo? Find out here.

Event Calendar
Check out the upcoming events planned at the Zoo and find out how you can be part of the fun.

Newsroom
Read up on the latest releases and announcements from the Virginia Zoo.

Coming Exhibits
What are all those bulldozers doing at the Zoo? It’s part of our “Asia-Trail of the Tiger” expansion.

Zoo Cams
Go on safari without leaving home through the Virginia Zoo cam.

Behind the Scenes Tours
Feed the giraffe or paint with the elephants!

Adopt an Animal
Adopt a meerkat or maybe an elephant! We’ll feed and care for them, but through Zoodoption, you help out by adopting your favorite animal.