What is the Virginia Zoo website?

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virginiazoo.org is the official website of the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, Virginia. Its main job is to help you plan a visit and learn about the animals and exhibits, with supporting sections on the Zoo's 125-year history, its blog, field trips, upcoming events, and private event hosting. If you're deciding whether to visit, book a school trip, or host an event there, this is the site to start with.

What you'll find on the site

The homepage is organized around a few clear purposes:

  • Visit planning — animal exhibits and general visitor information, with a "Plan Your Day" section that includes Guest Engagement Activities.
  • 125th anniversary content — the Zoo is marking 125 years since opening in 1901, with a year of special events, discounts, and giveaways tied to that milestone.
  • Field trips and education — dedicated programs for school groups under an education section.
  • Events calendar — dated listings such as Member Perks Pass (October 1, 2026), Wild Babies (October 6, 2026), and Zoo Tales story-time (October 8, 2026), plus a full calendar.
  • Blog — posts including "12.5 Ways You Can Support The Virginia Zoo In Our 125th Year" (October 1, 2026), a keeper's trip to Nepal with the Red Panda Network (September 19, 2026), and new chicks welcomed to the flock (July 31, 2026).
  • Private events — hosting for corporate picnics, networking events, and weddings.

Who it's for

If you want to… Go to
Plan a general visit Plan Your Day / exhibits
Book a school or group trip Field Trips
Check what's happening on a specific date Upcoming Events / Full Calendar
Read Zoo news and stories From the Zoo Blog
Host a corporate or private event Your Events

What to keep in mind

The site confirms the Zoo's location (Norfolk, Virginia) and its 125-year history, but the material available here doesn't list ticket prices or membership costs — those details would need to be checked directly on the site's planning pages. The event dates shown run into late 2026, so verify current listings before relying on any single date.