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 
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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 
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Event is free with general admission and will take place rain or shine.
Food & Drink (Extra Cost)
- 10am – 4pm: African Village Restaurant open
- 10:30am – 3:30pm: Beastro open
- 10:30am – 4pm: Mini Melts kiosk open
Event Reminders
- Tickets are non-refundable. All sales are final. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend the event, the purchase will be considered a donation.
- 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. Inability to follow this rule will result in dismissal from Zoo grounds without a refund.
- By purchasing an event ticket, you agree to abide by the Virginia Zoo’s Rules & Policies.
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!
