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Wild Babies at Virginia Zoo

December 8 2026

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: Price may vary

December 8 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am EST

Calling all “Wild Babies” to the zoo! Join us for a NEW program offering for our youngest zoo visitors. We will be exploring age appropriate sensory and educational activities in a small up-close setting. This program is geared for 0-2 year olds and their guardians although older children will be welcome. Wild Babies will involve elements of nature and social development including but not limited to story time, short “hikes”, and an animal encounter.

These programs will be located in one of our classrooms. Please check signs in Fountain Plaza on the day of the event.

Theme: Fur & Feathers

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Zoo Tales

December 5 2026

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: Free with general admission.

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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: Fur & Feathers

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Zoo Tales

December 3 2026

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: Free with general admission.

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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: Fur & Feathers

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Little Zoo

November 23 2026

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: Free with general admission.

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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.

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Zoo Tales

November 19 2026

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: Free with general admission.

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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: Fall Frenzy

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Little Zoo

November 15 2026

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: Free with general admission.

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Zoo Tales

November 12 2026

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: Free with general admission.

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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: Fall Frenzy

Arts and Entertainment

Special Display | Beginnings: Images of Occupied Japan

August 20 2026

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The MacArthur Memorial Visitors Center 198 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free

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Special Display | Beginnings: Images of Occupied Japan

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

This rotating collection of prints by US Army photographer Nicholas Orzio portray the drastic changes experienced by Japan in the immediate years following World War II.

This exhibit presents a rotating set of photographs taken by Nicholas Orzio of the 71st Signal Service Battalion attached to General Headquarters (GHQ) in Tokyo. His service took him across the country from 1948-1949, and his photographs dramatically portray the story of tremendous change during Japan’s recovery from total defeat following WWII.

Arts and Entertainment

End of Summer Bash at Virginia Zoo

August 1 2026

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!

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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

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.

Arts and Entertainment

Member Night – Tango’s Birthday Party

August 13 2026

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!

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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.

Wild Babies at Virginia Zoo

December 8 2026

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

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December 3 2026

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November 23 2026

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November 19 2026

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November 12 2026

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August 1 2026

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