Special Events

Don’t miss one of our biggest events of the year: Zoo Boo, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, October 21. Zoo Boo offers families a safe environment to trick-or-treat, and enjoy animal pumpkin encounters and more! Guests can also visit with our animals, as usual.

Admission: Members (2+) – $6 Non-members (2+) – $15 Children under 2 – FREE!

Zoo Boo Choo-Choo: $3 Costume contests @ 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. This Event is held rain-or-shine (notwithstanding dangerous/inclement weather conditions). Inclement weather date is Saturday, Oct. 28. Only Zoo Boo tickets and passes will be accepted; no other tickets, coupons, passes, vouchers or discounts can be used.

Don't miss out on Eat, Prey, Love, 4 p.m. Saturday, November 4.

It's a fun date night of food, wine and a frank, but humorous, discussion of the circle of life in the wild. Age 21 and up only, please!

Admission for pair of tickets:
Members – $55
Non-members – $65

Price includes a bottle of wine, appetizers, presentation and guided tour of the Zoo.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Event is group seating, so come prepared to meet your neighbors. Activities begin 15 minutes after 4 p.m check-in, so please be prompt.

WE’RE NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR TRICK OR TREAT HOSTS!
Promote your organization at one of the Virginia Zoo’s most popular events – ZooBoo! We’ll supply the candy and/or other treats (valued at $400 per vendor); you decorate and staff your treat station! You may also hand out promotional materials to attendees (materials must be pre-approved by Virginia Zoo).