Field Trips & Educational Programs

Do you and your homeschooler(s) want to bring learning to life with the Virginia Zoo? Then join us for our new Zoo Edventures program!

Each program will last for 45 minutes and include 4 different animal ambassadors. Throughout each program, participants will learn about the amazing adaptations that these animal ambassadors have for surviving in their habitats. They will also have the opportunity to ask our staff members questions throughout the program as well!

While all ages are welcome to attend these programs, please note that this experience is best suited for those that are at least 6 years old.

Program Dates and Times:

• September 27th at 10am
• October 11th at 10am

Program Price:

• Non-Members (2 and older): $12 per ticket
• Members (2 and older): $6 per ticket
• Participants under the age of 2 are free for both members and non-members, but please reserve a ticket for them when finalizing your booking.

If you wish to attend multiple programs, then please purchase a separate ticket for each date. 

What is included in your ticket: Ticket price includes admission to the program and full-day admission to the Virginia Zoo on the day of the event. 

Covid-19 Safety Measures: For the safety of our animal ambassadors, participants, and staff members these programs will be held outside, under the Event Pavilion. Please note that regardless of vaccine status, all chaperones and participants, 5 years of age and older, are required to wear a facemask during the program. Facemasks are recommended for those between 2-4 years of age. For more information about the Virginia Zoo’s current Covid-19 safety measures please visit, https://virginiazoo.org/hours-prices/.

For more information: Please contact us as vazoo.education@norfolk.gov.

Many of the finest museums, historic houses, and educational non-profit organizations in Hampton Roads are coming together at the Virginia Zoo to celebrate local teachers and administrators! Join us for demonstrations and resources these local organizations provide for schools, chat with educators, and enjoy a drink or snack on us while you visit the Zoo! 

Date: Sunday, October 3

Time: 10am-1pm

Cost: FREE admission and a drink/snack ticket for the first 300 educators to register, sponsored by Old Point National Bank, the South Hampton Roads Museum Forum, and the Virginia Zoo. Additional tickets for guests may be purchased at the time of registration. Please note that free educator tickets have an entry time of 10am but can be used throughout the day (although teacher activities only take place between 10am and 1pm). All other tickets purchased must choose an entry time.