Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!
See signs posted in the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit. Free with general admission.
Theme: Spring from the Earth
May 25 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am EDT
Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to all who want to experience and grow in our Little Zoo. See signs posted in the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Little Zoo on the day of your visit. Free with general admission.
May 11 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am EDT
Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to all who want to experience and grow in our Little Zoo. See signs posted in the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Little Zoo on the day of your visit. Free with general admission.
18 and over only.
Electric Feels is an experiential party from Los Angeles that plays a ridiculously fun blend of Indie Rock + Indie Dance music. We promote the music we play and an emphasis on the experience you have while listening to it.
We work hard to make this as unique, inclusive and fun as possible for everyone that attends with our stage production, awesome DJs, live elements, special guests & more. It’s a party with a festival feel. It’s not about who’s on stage. It’s about what you feel and who you’re with in the crowd. It’s made from the moments we get lost in. Bring a friend or make one here and just let loose. All are welcome. We’re excited to join you.
August 1 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
The sun may be setting on summer 
, but we’re squeezing in one last hurrah 
at our End of Summer Bash on Saturday, August 1st from 12:00 – 4:00pm!
THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!
Event Reminders
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.
August 29 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm EDT
Celebrate 125 years of the Virginia Zoo at this anniversary event!
Event is free with general admission or Zoo membership.
August 15 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm EDT
It’s back-to-school season so let’s get a head start on preventing those sniffles and sneezes 
! 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 
.
Healthcare doesn’t have to be a scare – our educators, volunteers, and community partners are ready to ease kids’ anxiety by guiding their exploration of medical exams through play 
.
Event is free with general admission and will take place rain or shine.
Food & Drink (Extra Cost)
Event Reminders
July 12 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am EDT
Are you a morning person who’s ready and roaring to go to the Zoo on the weekend? Join us for Breakfast with the Animals – an opportunity to rise, shine and dine with your favorite Zoo residents!
Flock to the Zoo with your fellow early birds and catch exclusive access to the trails before we open to the general public. Gobble down some grab-and-go breakfast foods, migrate to your favorite animals’ habitat, and get a bird’s eye view of how morning meals are made on the wild side.
Gates open at 8am and close at 9:30am. The Zoo will open to the public at 10am.
Event takes place rain or shine!
Each ticket includes various breakfast foods, exclusive access to animal’s morning routines, and all-day Zoo admission.
COMING SOON
July 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
Want to visit the Zoo AND beat the summer heat 
? 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 
.
*Please note that in order to not disrupt our animals’ routines, exhibit trails will close at 7:30pm, though the event continues until 8pm. The Goat Yard in the ZooFarm will remain open until 7:45pm.
Event is Ages 21+ and ALL IDs will be checked before entering.
Ticket PricesPlease note, prices may increase as the event date nears, so don’t wait — early birds get the best deal!
This is a 21+ only event. IDs will be checked upon entry.
COMING SOON
Event Reminders
