Special Events

Adulting is hard, be a kid again at the Virginia Zoo. Visit the Zoo on this exclusive adults-only night held just once a year. All animal exhibits will stay open late, plus you’ll hear from trail hosts and conservation experts, meet animal ambassadors 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, July 19, 2018, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Train Rides and Bounces Houses, $1

Food, drink, beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Please note: This is a 21+ event; IDs will be checked at the gate.

Join us for a rockin’ good time at the Zoo this summer! Bring your blanket and your lawn chairs. Enjoy select exhibits after-hours, 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, August 3, 2018, 5:30 to 8:30 pm - The Deloreans

This event is a rare opportunity to enjoy breakfast at the Zoo and then watch the animals eat their breakfast too! Zoo volunteers will also be at exhibits to dish out interesting animal facts during this once-a-year event.

Saturday, August 11, 2018, 8 am to 10 am

Take your networking to the next level. Specifically, with a cheetah. 

Join the Virginia Zoo at Cocktails & Conservation for a night of education, drinks and socializing with the area’s top professionals. The special attraction of the night will be a full-grown cheetah ambassador who will meet the audience after a fascinating presentation from Mary Wykstra, Director of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya, about the species in wild and measures taken to protect their future. 

Thursday, August 23, 2018, 6 to 8 pm

Bring your co-workers, plan a team-building event or come to meet other area professionals. Networking will begin at 6 pm with the Zoo’s own animal ambassadors, Cheetah Zoodoptions, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Presentation will begin promptly at 6:45 pm.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Action for Cheetahs in Kenya.

This event is rain or shine.