Arts and Entertainment

Pride Night- Virginia Zoo

June 14 2025

5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374

We’ll be adding hearts and rainbows to our stripes and spots during our third annual Pride Night. All ages are welcome at this event to celebrate all things Pride, meet Animal Ambassadors, peruse a mini Pride-themed market, shake your tail feathers to tunes spun by a local DJ and so much more!

**Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, etc. to enjoy the live entertainment. Provided seating will be limited.

Schedule & Activities

COMING SOON

*Please note that in order to not disrupt our animals’ routines, exhibit trails will close at 7:30pm, though the event continues until 8:30pm. The Goat Yard in the ZooFarm will remain open until 7:45pm.

Food & Drinks (extra cost)

COMING SOON

💲Ticket Prices💲

COMING SOON

Limited number of tickets available. Advance ticket sales end when sold out (get yours early!). If tickets remain on the day of the event, gate sales will be credit card only. 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. 

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Arts and Entertainment

ZooGrooves: Pop Punk Edition

May 23 2025

5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374

It’s time to rock and roar with the Virginia Zoo! This outdoor concert event presents a night of live music, food, friends, and family. Event takes place rain or shine.

**Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, etc. to enjoy the live music. Seating will not be provided.

Activities

COMING SOON

Food and Drink (extra cost)

COMING SOON

💲Ticket Prices💲

COMING SOON

Limited number of tickets available. Advance ticket sales end when sold out (get yours early!). If tickets remain on the day of the event, gate sales will be credit card only. 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.

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Arts and Entertainment

Party for The Planet

May 17 2025

5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374

Taking environmental action has never been so much fun! Join us for a day of activities including Keeper Chats, animal pop-ups, and our Annual Plant Sale. Our Educators and community partners will show you new ways to support conservation and be good stewards of our shared Earth!

THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!

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Family Friendly

Free Mother’s Day Train Rides

May 11 2025

5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374

To celebrate all the amazing mothers in our community, this Mother’s Day we are offering free train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express to all moms, grandmothers or mother-figures! Valid on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025, only.

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Arts and Entertainment

Bike Night- Virginia Zoo

May 2 2025

5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374

Gear up for a wild ride at the Virginia Zoo! 🚲 Animal trails will be open late, a DJ will be cranking tunes for a dance party and local bike vendors will be out to help you repair, decorate or swag out your ride as you cruise the Zoo! No bike? No problem. Grab a Lime bike or scooter* from anywhere in Norfolk and join the party!

Rules and Safety
  • No Electric Bicycles Permitted (Unless Hybrids with Motors Removed)
  • No skateboards of longboards
  • Lime Bikes/Scooters are allowed
  • Helmets must be worn by all attendees under the age of 18.
  • Bikes must be walked on animal trails — no riding.
  • Event takes place rain or shine!
Activities

COMING SOON

Food & Drink ($)

COMING SOON

💲Ticket Prices💲

COMING SOON

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.

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Arts and Entertainment

Adult Night- Virginia Zoo

April 5 2025

5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374

Unleash your inner wild child during our adults-only evening at the Zoo! Trails and exhibits will be open late* and there will be drinks, a DJ, food trucks, and local vendors alongside yard games and a bounce house to enjoy in our Event Field. To celebrate springtime, our education team and community vendors will host plant-themed trivia, scavenger hunts and more for prizes! Event is Ages 21+ and takes place rain or shine.

*Please note that in order to not disrupt our animals’ routines, exhibit trails will close at 7pm, though the event continues until 8pm. The Goat Yard in the ZooFarm will remain open until 7:30pm.

**Any listing marked with a dollar sign ($) is an additional cost.

Food and Drinks ($)

💲Ticket Prices💲

COMING SOON

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.

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Arts and Entertainment

Sensory Friendly Morning

March 30 2025

5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374

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 & Vendors

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.

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.

To ensure the Zoo will be a calm environment during this event, we have limited our capacity and require guests to reserve advanced tickets. We urge all guests that do not require sensory-friendly accommodations to visit the Zoo later in the day when general admission resumes. Tickets can be reserved at this link and standard Zoo operations/general admission will resume at 12:30 p.m.

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Arts and Entertainment

Young People’s Concert: The Orchestra Moves

February 20 2025

5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Chrysler Hall 215 St Pauls Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 892-6366 Price: $10
A Young People’s Concert Event

By any definition, music moves. As organized sound, music moves through time and space from high to low, creating patterns and motifs. Composers and performers use expressive qualities to move us emotionally. Music also compels us to move physically and is embodied in many kinds of dance. Using Orff Schulwerk strategies and complementary creative movement activities, we will discover all the interwoven ways in which the orchestra moves.

One FREE chaperone ticket per 10 students
Registrations will close on February 13, one week prior to the concert.

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ODU Forward-Focused

February 13 2025

5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Chartway Arena 4320 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23508 (757) 683-5762

Forward-Focused is a special event showcasing COMMUNITY COMMITMENT and MONARCH MOMENTUM with a Concentrated Focus on Discovery and Innovation, hosted by Old Dominion University President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. and open to all Old Dominion University students, faculty, and staff.

This special event will also announce and celebrate the inaugural winners of the Monarch Pillar of Innovation and Excellence Award.

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Being On The Water

Norfolk Thanksgiving Day Lunch Cruise

November 25 2025

5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Otter Berth 173 Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA Price: Price may vary

Make this holiday truly special with a Thanksgiving Signature Lunch Cruise in Norfolk. You and your guests will enjoy a celebratory lunch buffet with all the trimmings freshly prepared by our chef. While onboard, enjoy incredible views of the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic fleet, City Cruises’ distinctive hospitality, full bar service, and festive décor. Our team will happily take care of the details, leaving you to enjoy this holiday lunch cruise on the Elizabeth River with your friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving!

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