Furry friends at the Virginia Zoo head inside to stay warm
The four-legged, furry and winged residents of the Virginia Zoo are also preparing for this week’s storm. The animals will ...
The Virginia Zoo may be closed, but animals are enjoying snowy habitats
As a record-breaking winter storm rolled through Hampton Roads, animals at the Virginia Zoo were enjoying the snow! While not ...
The Washington Post1mon
Bird flu outbreaks spread to Va., including deaths at zoo in Richmond
Two cases of bird flu have been detected at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia, marking the first time the highly contagious virus has been found at the facility in its 30-year history.
WVEC22d
Otterly adorable: Virginia Zoo welcomes 2 new otters
NORFOLK, Va. — Visitors to the Virginia Zoo can now see two new otters. Asian small-clawed otters named Jilin and Elbe have joined the zoo as part of a species survival plan. Jilin is 10 years ...
WAVY-TV28d
No bird flu at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk; staff keeping a close eye on the animals
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A spokesperson for the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk confirmed none of the animals at our local facility have shown any signs or symptoms of the bird flu, so far. The zoo’s ...
katc1mon
Virginia zoo welcomes a newborn pygmy hippopotamus before the year ends
The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia welcomed a baby pygmy hippopotamus earlier this month, officials announced. The female calf was born on Dec. 9 to pygmy hippo parents Iris and Corwin.
WAVY-TV14d
Virginia Zoo in Norfolk searching for new executive director
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Zoo is looking for a new executive director after its previous one left to become a director at an Illinois zoo. According to an email from Emily Smicker ...
The National Zoo’s popular Panda Cam is back. Here’s what to know.
The National Zoo relaunched the Panda Cam, which will stream the lives of Bao Li and Qing Bao in their new D.C. home.