NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Foster Beauty Fashion Show presents ‘Instincts: Spring 2025’ at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. On Saturday, May 3, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m., the Virginia Zoo will be ...

NORFOLK — The Virginia Zoo’s adult male siamang, Bali, died unexpectedly late last month, according to a release. Bali, 21, underwent an emergency examination Oct. 30 after his energy and activity ...

The Virginia Zoo’s 125th anniversary is going to be wild! https://www.wavy.com/living-local/roaring-at-125-virginia-zoo-celebrating-anniversary-in-a-big-way/ Fans in the U.S. saw a record-setting ...

No, that’s not a dinosaur. Or dragon. Or Pokémon. It’s a baby southern three-ringed armadillo, born at the Virginia Zoo in August. It’s the second pup born to its mother, Izel, and father, Vigo.

NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Zoo welcomed a sounder, or group, of red river hogs in May. Two females, Mrembo and Tikiti, joined the Zoo last month. The zoo said the pair were born in April 2017 at the ...

NORFOLK, Va. – As a frigid stretch of winter weather grips Hampton Roads, it’s not just people feeling the chill. The animals at the Virginia Zoo are experiencing it too, each in their own way. Some ...

Image courtesy the Virginia Zoo, Norfolk, Va. A trio of otter pups are the newest residents of the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, and at one month old, they have started to open their eyes and wiggle about ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk announced a new partnership with a local craft brewery, introducing two exclusive beers. Zoo visitors will be able to enjoy Otter Lager, a classic ...

The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk has put an emphasis on environmental conservation, and recently shared how Emily Spence, the zoo’s Curator of Africa, traveled to South Africa in August 2025 to help with a ...

The zoo shared that they have welcomed three otter pups, born on August 25, to mom Elbe and dad Jilin. The three brothers are Asian small-clawed otters, a vulnerable species according to the IUCN Red ...

NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Zoo is stepping up to support federal employees impacted by the ongoing government shutdown, offering free admission starting Saturday, Nov. 8. Zoo officials say the offer ...

Norfolk, VA (WAVY) — There is a new animal at the Virginia Zoo named “Hampton,” a red river hog on their African Safari Trail. Hampton is 12-years-old and came to the Virginia Zoo from another ...