Explore Tours

Conservation is critical to our mission here at the Virginia Zoo, in our own backyards, and around the world. On this tour, learn more about the challenges facing wildlife and how everyone can do their part to help.

Tours starting at 9am meet outside the Zoo's front gate by the elephant statue, those starting at 2pm meet inside the Zoo at the kugel ball (globe) in the Plaza. Tours last approximately 90 minutes. There is no age restriction; under 2 are free. All tours include park admission. You may enter the park at any time prior to your tour or stay in the zoo after your tour on the scheduled date. Space is limited (8 maximum). Face masks are required for all participants over 2 years of age for the safety of all.

Please be aware that views of behind-the-scenes areas are not guaranteed on these tours and some areas may be closed or the tour route may be changed due to sensitive animal restrictions.

Dates:

Sunday, May 16th at 9:00 AM

Conservation is critical to our mission here at the Virginia Zoo, in our own backyards, and around the world. On this tour, learn more about the challenges facing wildlife and how everyone can do their part to help.

Tours starting at 9am meet outside the Zoo's front gate by the elephant statue, those starting at 2pm meet inside the Zoo at the kugel ball (globe) in the Plaza. Tours last approximately 90 minutes. There is no age restriction; under 2 are free. All tours include park admission. You may enter the park at any time prior to your tour or stay in the zoo after your tour on the scheduled date. Space is limited (8 maximum). Face masks are required for all participants over 2 years of age for the safety of all.

Please be aware that views of behind-the-scenes areas are not guaranteed on these tours and some areas may be closed or the tour route may be changed due to sensitive animal restrictions.

Saturday, May 8 at 2:00 PM SOLD OUT

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Zoo, or how zoos became such important places for wildlife conservation? On this tour, learn more about the history of the Virginia Zoo and how science helps us provide the best care for our animals.

Tours starting at 9am meet outside the Zoo's front gate by the elephant statue, those starting at 2pm meet inside the Zoo at the kugel ball (globe) in the Plaza. Tours last approximately 90 minutes. There is no age restriction; under 2 are free. All tours include park admission. You may enter the park at any time prior to your tour or stay in the zoo after your tour on the scheduled date. Space is limited (8 maximum). Face masks are required for all participants over 2 years of age for the safety of all.

Please be aware that views of behind-the-scenes areas are not guaranteed on these tours and some areas may be closed or the tour route may be changed due to sensitive animal restrictions.

Dates:

Sunday, May 30 at 9:00 AM

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Zoo, or how zoos became such important places for wildlife conservation? On this tour, learn more about the history of the Virginia Zoo and how science helps us provide the best care for our animals.

Tours starting at 9am meet outside the Zoo's front gate by the elephant statue, those starting at 2pm meet inside the Zoo at the kugel ball (globe) in the Plaza. Tours last approximately 90 minutes. There is no age restriction; under 2 are free. All tours include park admission. You may enter the park at any time prior to your tour or stay in the zoo after your tour on the scheduled date. Space is limited (8 maximum). Face masks are required for all participants over 2 years of age for the safety of all.

Please be aware that views of behind-the-scenes areas are not guaranteed on these tours and some areas may be closed or the tour route may be changed due to sensitive animal restrictions.

Dates:

Saturday, May 22 at 9:00 AM