Special Events

Join us for a rockin’ good time with live music at the Zoo this summer! Bring your blanket and your lawn chairs. Asia – Trail of the Tiger and the World of Reptiles exhibits will be open. Enjoy summer fare & local brews. Gates open at 5:30 pm, performances begin at 6 pm. Refreshments, beer, wine and soft drinks are available for purchase. No outside food or beverage permitted. Rain or shine.

Friday, June 28, 2018, 5:30 to 8:30 pm - The Deloreans

Friday, July 26, 2018, 5:30 to 8:30 pm -Buckshot

$2 Train Rides

Bounce Houses: $1 per jump, $5 unlimited jump

Adulting is hard, be a kid again at the Virginia Zoo. Visit the Zoo on this exclusive adults-only night. All animal exhibits will stay open late, meet animal ambassadors at a ZooLive! Stage presentation and enjoy a variety of your favorite yard games and music. Whether a date night or some dedicated time with friends, leave the kids at home and let your inner child roam free!

Thursday, May 9, 2019, 5:30 to 8:00 pm

Thursday, July 11, 2019, 5:30 to 8:00 pm

Thursday, August 8, 2019, 5:30 to 8:00 pm

Train Rides: $2
Food, drink, beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Please note: This is a 21+ event; IDs will be checked at the gate. Due to the popularity of this event, all tickets must be purchased in advance. This event will sell out.

This event is rain or shine. Sorry no refunds.