Home to over 2,000 animals
Run Wild 5k
- Race for cheetah conservation - September 19 and 26 - FREE zoo entry included
Enjoy the Zoo for One Full Year!
- Annual memberships expire the last day of the month, 12 months from purchase.
Meet Our Gentle Giants
- Feed and pet our giraffe herd
Explore the Zoo
- Home to over 2,000 animals from around the world
Get Up Close
- Feed our barnyard animals with Zoo Treats
Plan Your Visit
Directions and Parking
Off Hull Street Rd. in Chesterfield County. Parking is free!
Hours & Pricing
The Zoo is open year round Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Park Map
Download and print our park map to begin your adventure
Discover the Wild!
Zoo News
Baby Pygmy Hippo
The Metro Richmond Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a female pygmy hippo. She was born on July 26th to parents Iris and Corwin. The baby is doing well and growing rapidly. This is the first pygmy hippo calf to be born at the Zoo and in Virginia. The pygmy hippo is a
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New Sloth Exhibit
The Metro Richmond Zoo is pleased to announce the opening of a new sloth exhibit. The new habitat, called Animals of the Amazon, features different species of animals native to the Amazon rainforest and other parts of South America. These species include: Two-toed sloth, Red-rumped agouti (a type of rodent), 2 species of tortoise, and
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New Otter Cove Exhibit Now Open!
The Metro Richmond Zoo is pleased to announce the opening of a new African Clawless otter exhibit. Otters have been a favorite at the Zoo for years, and now they have new and upgraded habitat. This exhibit, called Otter Cove, is more than 5 times the size of their previous home and it features a
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Celebrating 25 Years
The Zoo is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we are still celebrating our anniversary. Twenty five years ago, the Metro Richmond Zoo opened to the public on April 22, 1995, with 250 animals. The Zoo has experienced tremendous growth over the years. Currently, the Zoo is situated on 150 acres and is
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Septuplet Cheetah Cubs Born
The Metro Richmond Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of 7 cheetah cubs! Vaila, a second time mother, gave birth to septuplets on November 30, 2018! This is a very special birth to us because not only is it a big boost for Cheetah conservation by increasing the captive population, but also a cheetah
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White Lion Cubs Now On Exhibit
The Metro Richmond Zoo is excited to announce our 3 White lion cubs are now on exhibit! Xonga gave birth to 3 cubs on April 2nd, 2018 after a 110 day gestation period. There are 2 females and 1 male. The cubs initially spent two months inside their private den with Xonga. This allowed time
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