Booking

Discounted 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. 

A non-refundable $1.05 Conservation and Technology Fee applies to each ticket.  More than half of the fee directly supports the Zoo’s Conservation Fund that protects wildlife and wild places locally and around the world through research, education, breeding programs and other initiatives. The Technology Fee will enable the Zoo to provide a seamless reservation and entry experience for guests and members.

 

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:

  • As of August 3, 2021, in accordance to the mandate set by the city of Norfolk, masks are required to be worn by those ages 5 and up in all city buildings, which includes the following locations at the Virginia Zoo:
    o Gift Shop
    o Restaurant
    o Zoo Train (in line and on the train): Physical distance cannot be maintained
    o World of Reptiles
    o Membership Office
  • Refusal to wear a mask at the specified locations can be grounds for dismissal from the park.
  • 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.
  • 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

Tickets

Military Discounted Timed General Admission Tickets

Military discounts are available to Active Duty, Retired or dependents with a current federal-issued ID.

Please bring your valid photo ID with you upon arrival. If proof of discount qualification 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 $15.95

Children (ages 2-11) $14.95 $12.95

Seniors (ages 62+) $15.95 $13.95
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First Responder Discounted Timed General Admission Tickets

First Responder discounts are available to all First Responders (career or volunteer).  First responder examples include police officers, firefighters, paramedic, and emergency medical technicians.

Please bring your valid government-issued photo ID that identifies you as a First Responder with you upon arrival. If proof of discount qualification 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 $15.95

Children (ages 2-11) $14.95 $12.95

Seniors (ages 62+) $15.95 $13.95
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Norfolk Resident Discounted Timed General Admission Tickets

Norfolk resident discounts are available to residents of the City of Norfolk.

Please bring your valid photo ID with you upon arrival. If proof of discount qualification 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 $15.95

Children (ages 2-11) $14.95 $12.95

Seniors (ages 62+) $15.95 $13.95
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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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Zoo Member Discounted Timed General Admission Tickets

Zoo Member discounts are available to current Household Plus and Household Deluxe members with a current Virginia Zoo membership.

Please bring your membership card and your guests with you upon arrival. If proof of discount qualification 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 $15.95

Children (ages 2-11) $14.95 $12.95

Seniors (ages 62+) $15.95 $13.95
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PowerUp! Discounted Timed General Admission Tickets

The PowerUp! program is designed to increase access to Norfolk’s many arts, entertainment and cultural amenities. The Virginia Zoo is offering discounted admission to low-income residents. This discount is available to any individual with a Medicaid or private health provider card indicating “Medicaid” or “Cover Virginia.”

Please bring your valid Medicaid or qualifying insurance card with you upon arrival. If proof of discount qualification 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 $4.95

Children (ages 2-11) $14.95 $4.95
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College Student Discounted Timed General Admission Tickets

College Student discounts are available to current college or university students with a current student ID.

Please bring your valid photo ID with you upon arrival. If proof of discount qualification is not provided, you will be charged the cost to upgrade to a Full Price General Admission ticket.

Duration 1 hour entry window

Price:

College Students $9.95
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