📣 Calling all future train conductors! Anybody that visits the Zoo wearing their best conductor outfit will receive Buy One, Get One for $1 Train Rides*. Additionally, guests that visit dressed like a conductor will receive a complimentary bandana and train whistle at the train station.
*If a rider in a party is under 2 and the BOGO cannot be used, a voucher for $1 for a future train ride will be given.
To celebrate First Responder Day, the Virginia Zoo Express will be offering Buy One, Get One for $1 train rides* to all first responders!
*If a rider in a party is under 2 and the BOGO cannot be used, a voucher for $1 for a future train ride will be given.
Join us as we partner with Autism Society Tidewater Virginia and Complete the Puzzle to provide guests of all abilities and needs, along with their families, the opportunity to visit the Virginia Zoo in a less overwhelming environment. On this special date and time we will provide stress-free activities for your Zoo visit through adapted programs and a reduced number of visitors. With access to animal ambassadors, activity carts, Run Wild! Discovery Zone nature play, and more the whole family can enjoy this sensory-friendly morning at the Zoo.
Activities
All activities are being conducted as they would during standard operations with some modifications to create a calmer environment with reduced lights, sounds, and crowds.
Coming Soon!
*A limited number of KultureCity Sensory bags are available for check-out in our Membership Office (first come, first serve).
Tickets
Due to limited capacity, timed tickets will be required for entry to the Zoo for this time and date. Individuals with an ADA-Recognized Disability and One Companion can receive free admission upon request. ADA Admission is only redeemable at the ticket booth. All additional family and friends attending are required to purchase & reserve your tickets ahead of time.
Tickets will be available beginning 2/21/25.
Limited number of tickets available. Advance ticket sales end when sold out (get yours early!). If tickets remain on the day of event you may purchase yours at the gate. 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.
The Virginia Chorale, the Commonwealth’s premier professional chamber chorus, concludes its 41st season with Voyage à Paris. Come along as we journey through five centuries of choral music with a French connection. With works by Josquin des Prez, Claude Debussy, Francis Poulenc, Aaron Copland, and Michel Legrand, this vibrant mix of composers and musical styles will offer a diverse and captivating experience to our audiences. Voyage à Paris is certain to be très charmant and a delightful conclusion to our 41st season! Artistic Director Charles Woodward will conduct this special concert series, as the Virginia Chorale continues to bring culturally rich musical experiences to Hampton Roads.
Founded forty-one years ago, the Virginia Chorale has grown from a community-based early music chorus to today’s dynamic group of professional singers, performing repertoire ranging from the Middle Ages to the music of today. Voyage à Paris is the fourth program in our 2024-2025 subscription series.
Join us for the Norfolk SPCA’s The Salty Dog Walk, taking place on March 23, 2025. This beloved event is held along the beautiful beaches of Ocean View, featuring a 1-mile walk from Cape View Beach to 1st Bay and back (begins at 11). Registration fee includes a tee shirt, tote bag filled and one drink ticket for the after party.
After the walk, we invite participants to join us for a lively after-party at The Bold Mariner Brewing Company (from 1-3), proudly sponsored by 97.3 The Eagle.
The celebration will include:
• Working dog demonstrations with their handlers (first responders)
• Vendor Booths
• Adoptable Dogs!
• Family-friendly activities
• Live music
• Delicious food
• New this year! Team signups to encourage support for the NSPCA, with special incentives offered to successful team leaders (select cool prizes for the more money you raise)!
All two and four-legged friends are invited to partake in the fun!
www.norfolkspca.com or tlindquist@norfolkspca.org
Experience an evening of artistry and innovation at the Chrysler Museum of Art’s Wearable Arts Show on Friday, March 21.
Over 50 students from The Governor’s School for the Arts will showcase runway-ready creations inspired by the Museum’s collection. These stunning designs will come to life in Huber Court with dynamic runway processions and live music from the GSA Jazz Band.
Following the show, each look will be displayed in the Margaret Shepherd Ray Student & Family Gallery, alongside two-dimensional works from visual arts students.
Free admission, no registration required.
NU AUDIO INSTALLMENT NO. 5
NEXT SATURDAY @onlyyoulounge. WE GOT @rylospinna & returning special guest @kmbsounds ✨
AS ALWAYS, ALL GENRES, ALL NIGHT – BUT THIS TIME WE GOT A HEAVY FOCUS ON R&B. PULL UP EARLY OR WAIT IN LINE. 🌐🌐
📢 NEW EVENT ALERT! 📢
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a trivia champ? 🧠🍻 Join us EVERY TUESDAY at The Veil Norfolk for Bar Trivia, starting today, March 11th!
📍Where: Second floor of our taproom
⏰ Time: 7PM – 9PM
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly & open to all!
🏆 Prizes:
🥇 1st place – $50 gift card
🥈 2nd place – $25 gift card
🥉 3rd place – $10 gift card
We’ve got 20 questions, split into six mini rounds, plus a halftime break—plenty of time to grab a burger and a beer without missing a beat! 🍔🍺
So, whether you’re flying solo or rolling deep with your trivia squad, come test your knowledge and have some fun!
Save the Date!
Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center is thrilled to announce our participation in the 2025 Book Exchange Charity Sale on September 27th and 28th! This amazing event brings the community together to support local organizations making a difference.
In 2024, the Book Exchange raised an incredible $9,419 for participating charities, and we’re excited to see what this year’s event has in store.
FNACC’s charity weekend will be on September 27th and 28th. Every dollar raised helps us continue our mission of supporting Norfolk’s animals through medical care, adoption initiatives, and community outreach programs. Stay tuned for more details about this year’s sale and how you can get involved. Let’s make 2025 another record-breaking year for our furry friends! 🐾📚
