The Virginia Zoo offers two great ways for schools and other educational groups to explore the Zoo and learn about the amazing animals that call the Virginia Zoo home and how you can help us protect animals here at home and around the world.
Zoo Admission: Looking to guide yourself and your students through the Zoo? Take advantage of our school group rates. Scroll down this page for more information and to reserve your group’s tickets today.
Education Programs: Let the Zoo’s education team supplement your learning with one of our amazing programs. Our school and group programs include full-day admission to the Zoo, 1 free adult admission with every 10 students, and are all age-appropriate and aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning. Scouts can also complete certain badge requirement. Choose from 3 different offerings where you can explore the Zoo with an educator or walk on the wild side with some of our animal ambassadors.