August 13 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
No advanced reservations are required, but attendees must show their Member ID upon arrival. Gates will open at 5pm and the event ends at 8pm. The event will take place rain or shine.
Gates will open at 5 PM. Event ends at 8 PM. As an outdoor venue, events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. If any changes are made, an announcement via an email to our members and/or ticket holders and on the Virginia Zoo social media channels will be issued prior the event.
The Zoo is a smoke-free facility; no smoking is allowed inside the Zoo. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping.
! Help your little ones learn why it’s so important to visit the doctor’s office and how to maintain healthy habits by taking their favorite stuffed animal to the Zoo for a much-needed check-up 
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COMING SOON
? Join us for an adults only (21+) evening at the Zoo! Unleash your inner wild child with the chance to explore exhibit trails after hours 
, dance the evening away to a DJ’s tunes 
, partake in free bounce houses, play lawn games with a refreshing summer cocktail in hand 
, and enjoy mouth-watering eats from amazing local food trucks 
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Ticket Prices
COMING SOON
for free, enjoy an evening exploration of the Zoo, access free bounce houses, and more!
, and it’s time to thaw your pup’s paws! 
Get ready to join us for our first ever Dog Days event. 
We’re inviting dog-loving zoo fans and their well-behaved canine companions to explore the Zoo together! Your dogs will be treated to sights, smells, and sounds of animals they’ve never encountered before all while playing a vital role in enriching the lives of the Zoo’s animal residents.
Get inspired to take environmental action not just on Earth Day, but every day. Greet Animal Ambassadors, purchase stunning plants from our horticulture staff, prepare browse enrichment for our animals, hear from community partners about how they make a difference for our planet, and much more!
