Home to over 2,000 animals
July 16-22 is National Zoo Keeper Week
- We want to give a HUGE shout out to our awesome animal care and vet staff!
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- New at the Zoo!
Explore the Zoo
- Home to over 2,000 animals from around the world
Meet Our Gentle Giants
- Feed and pet our giraffe herd
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!
Keeper Connection
New Animal Exhibits for 2017
The Metro Richmond Zoo is always seeking new and exciting ways to expand and renovate our park! We are thrilled to unveil our big plans for 2017. New Animal Exhibits Pygmy Hippo The pygmy hippopotamus is native to the forests and swamps of West Africa, mainly Liberia. It is an endangered species with only an
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New Animal Nursery Now Open!
The Metro Richmond Zoo is excited to announce the opening of our new animal nursery!! Located next to the reptile house and meerkats, the animal nursery is where we will exhibit animal babies that our staff is hand raising due to parental neglect or health issues. The first resident of
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First Litter of Snow Leopard Cubs
We are excited to announce the arrival of two snow leopard cubs born to Elsa and Nitro on May 24th, 2016 after a three month gestation. There is one male and one female. First time mother, Elsa, is two years old. First time father, Nitro, is three years old. Elsa’s maternal instincts have kicked in
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Kumbali & Kago 1st Birthday
Kumbali and Kago celebrated their first birthday on May 12, 2016. Zoo staff gave them two birthday presents. Each box contained an ice block with meat frozen inside. The boys enjoyed ripping off the wrapping paper and eating their frozen treats.
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13 New Cheetah Cubs!
The Metro Richmond Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of 13 new cheetah cubs! On March 21, 2016, Milani, a second time mom, gave birth to 3 cubs (2 males and 1 female) sired by Hatari. On April 1, 2016 Vaila, a first time mom, gave birth to 7 cubs (this number only happens
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Cheetah Cub Genders
Who’s who is each litter? Zoo staff shaves a small part of fur on each cub for quick identification. Milani Right Front: Male Right Rear: Male Left Front: Female Vaila Left Front: Female Left Rear: Female Right Front: Male Right Rear: Male B/w Shoulder Blades: Female Wiay Right Front: Male Right Rear: Male Left Front:
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