Home to over 2,000 animals
Happy 23rd Anniversary, MRZ!
- The Metro Richmond Zoo first opened on Aprill 22, 1995.
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
Amazon Zoo Keeper Wish List
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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
Baird’s tapir born December 25th, 2017
The Metro Richmond Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a female Baird’s tapir. Navi was born on December 25th, 2017 to parents, Tupelo and Chac. Mom and baby are in great health. This is the first Baird’s tapir birth for the MRZ. Tupelo and Chac were recommended to breed by the AZA SSP
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ZAA Excellence in Breeding Award
The Metro Richmond Zoo is the recipient of the 2017 ZAA Excellence in Breeding award for our work in cheetah conservation! In 4 years, we have had 40 cheetah cubs born. Thank you for the recognition, Zoological Association of America. Read more about our highly successful cheetah conservation program.
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Cheetah Cubs born July 20th, 2017
The Metro Richmond Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of 4 cheetah cubs to parents, Khari and Hatari. This is Khari’s 2nd litter, Hatari’s 4th litter, and the Zoo’s 8th litter of cheetah cubs. Khari gave birth to 2 females and 2 males on July 20th, 2017 after a 3 month gestation. These are
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Remembering Pawl
The Metro Richmond Zoo mourns the loss of Pawl, one of our male lions. He was nearly 21 years old. Pawl came to the Metro Richmond Zoo in 2000 and was a favorite among zoo staff and visitors. He truly was the king of the Zoo as his majestic roar could be heard from all
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Serval Kittens Born – July 16th
The Metro Richmond Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of three servals. After a 74 day gestation period, Zola, a 3 year old female serval, gave birth to three kittens on July 16th. There is one male and two females. The father is Zemba. Zola and her three kittens are all doing well and
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Two Dromedary Camel Calves Born
The Metro Richmond Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of two Dromedary camels. On May 12th, Kya, a 7 year old camel, gave birth to a healthy female calf. The baby is nursing from mom, and they are bonding well. Both Kya and baby are on exhibit everyday. On June 27th, a second Dromedary
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