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Admissions

The guidelines listed below are TEMPORARY and will be lifted once it is safe to do so. Changes can occur at any time. 

This is a timed ticket and valid only for entry at that chosen time.   If you arrive early, please wait in your vehicle until your scheduled time. Zoo guidelines for entry requires that everyone in your party ages 2 and older have a timed ticket.

All Zoo visits now require a timed ticket for both members and non-members that must be reserved online. Member tickets are FREE, but you are required to reserve a timed ticket online. 

SAFETY PROTOCOLS & PROCEDURES

Some exhibits and amenities are currently closed. The Australia Walkabout is closed as it is now a transitional space for the arriving and departing animals.

Visit virginiazoo.org/reopen for the current status of exhibits and amenities.

MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING:

  • Based on the recently announced guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the Virginia Zoo is modifying its policy regarding masks. Masks will no longer be required for guests at the Virginia Zoo who are fully vaccinated in accordance with the CDC guideline. This includes outdoor and indoor locations, where masks were previously required. 

  • You may still see signs referring to mandatory mask zones. While masks are no longer mandatory, we are still encouraging masks in these areas due to tight quarters or indoor spaces. Updated signs are forthcoming. 

    • PROGRAMS, TOURS, ETC.
  • Some programs will require masks. Participants will be notified at the time of registration and that information will be clearly available on our website. 

  • Masks are required for staff and participants in education programs that include children under 12 (in accordance with the governor’s guidelines for schools). 

  • Masks are required for everyone on indoor behind-the-scenes tours, regardless of vaccination status.


    • OTHER NOTES:

  • A limited number of entries allowed per day at timed intervals

  • No-contact entry with online, advanced reservations

  • Sanitizer stations located throughout the park, including food locations

  • Increased cleaning procedures

    • Still have questions? Visit our FAQ page for more details.

Tickets

Timed General Admission Tickets

This is a timed ticket and valid only for entry at that chosen time.   If you arrive early, please wait in your vehicle until your scheduled time. Zoo guidelines for entry requires that everyone in your party ages 2 and older have a timed ticket.
Duration 1 hour entry window

Price:

Adults (ages 12+) $17.95

Children (ages 2-11) $14.95

Seniors (ages 62+) $15.95
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Timed Member Admission Tickets

This is a timed ticket and valid only for entry at that chosen time. If you arrive early, please wait in your vehicle until your scheduled time. Zoo guidelines for entry requires that everyone in your party ages 2 and older have a timed ticket.

Duration 1 hour entry window
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AZA Member Timed General Admission Tickets

One of the benefits of becoming a member of AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium is free or discounted admission to AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums that participate in the AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program. Here's the recently updated List of participating zoos and aquariums (PDF) for 2021.

Please bring your participating AZA organization member card and matching photo ID with you upon arrival. If proof of active membership is not provided, you will be charged the cost to upgrade to a Full Price General Admission ticket.

Duration 1 hour entry window

Price:

Adults (ages 12+) $17.95 $8.98

Children (ages 2-11) $14.95 $7.94

Seniors (ages 62+) $15.95 $7.98
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