Holiday

Noon Year’s Eve- The Virginia Zoo

December 31 2025

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374 Price: This special event is free to Zoo members and included with paid Zoo admission.

Celebrate the new year without losing any sleep! 🎊 Noon Year’s Eve is a kid-friendly celebration that allows youngsters to experience all the fun of welcoming a new year while keeping bedtime in mind – including a dance party, sparkling juice “toast”, countdown, and ball drop at noon.

The festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with a dance party and fun photo ops. At 11:45 a.m. in the Fountain Plaza, children will receive their free sparkling juice (while supplies last), and parents can purchase their own celebratory beverage for an additional cost. Together, families can ring in the “Noon Year” while watching our mirrorball drop countdown. Guests are free to explore the Zoo after the party.

This special event is free to Zoo members and included with paid Zoo admission. Event is rain or shine.

***NOTE: For the safety of our guests and animals, no confetti poppers will be permitted.

The Zoo is a smoke-free facility; no smoking is allowed inside the Zoo. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping. Inability to follow this rule will result in dismissal from Zoo grounds without a refund.

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