Plan Your Visit

Come and See

Virginia's Largest Zoological Park

The Metro Richmond Zoo is home to 2,000 animals

representing 190 species from around the world.

The zoo is situated on 150 acres of land.

WILD world awaits you. Start planning your visit now! 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

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Park Hours

OPEN YEAR-ROUND

Monday – Saturday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

CLOSED

Sundays

Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day, New Year’s Day

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Last entry is 45 minutes before the zoo closes. Some animals go off exhibit 30 minutes before the park closes.

Call ahead during snowy or icy conditions to check the hours.

When air temperatures are 45° or below, a few animals (including the giraffes) will not go on exhibit for their safety.

Daily Admission

Adult (age 12-59) – – – – – – – – $25.95

Senior (age 60+) – – – – – – – – $24.95

Child (age 2-11) – – – – – – – – – $19.95

Infant (age 1 and under) – – – – Free

 

 

 

 

 

Group Rates and Discounts

 

Schools, Corporate events, Scouts, etc.

For pricing and to schedule the following types of groups, complete the linked inquiry form. A team member will review the submission and send a quote soon.

Click here to schedule a Fall or Spring school field trip.

Walk-up Groups

Bring a walk-up group to the zoo and receive discounted tickets!

Purchase 10 or more daily admission tickets in a single transaction to receive a 10% ticket discount. Plus, receive a discount on ride tickets when you add them in the same transaction as the daily tickets. Discount available online or at the gate.

Discounts
  • Military discount: 10% off daily admission tickets. Discount applies to active and retired military personnel and their guests in same transaction. Must present military I.D. at the zoo to receive discount. Online purchase with discount not available.
  • Zip and Zoo Combo: Save up to $8 per person when you purchase a combo ticket to visit the zoo and adventure park on the same day.
  • Group Discount: Save 10% off admission tickets when you purchase 10 or more daily admission tickets in a single transaction. Plus, receive a discount on ride tickets when you add them in the same transaction as the daily tickets. Discount applied automatically online and at the gate.

Animal Food

Zoo Treat Cup – – – – – – – $3.00

Budgie Stick – – – – – – – –  $2.00

 

Ride Tickets

Safari Sky Lift – – – – – – – – – – $4.00

Safari Train Ride – – – – – – – –  $4.00

Penguin Falls Drop Tower – – – $4.00

Jungle Carousel – – – – – – – – $2.00

Rides are FREE for Gold and Gold+ Members

Location

8300 Beaver Bridge Road

Moseley, VA 23120

(Chesterfield County)

 

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Parking and Day Rentals

Parking (all vehicles) – – – – – – – Free

Single Stroller – – – – – – – – – – – – $7.00

Double Stroller – – – – – – – – – – – $12.00

Adult Transport Chair – – – – – – – $12.00

 

Adult transport chair requires an able-bodied person to push it

Connect with the Wild

Come face-to-face with thousands of animals and learn all about them.

Today at the Zoo

Connect with the Wild

Come face-to-face with thousands of animals and learn all about them.

Today at the Zoo

9:30 AM

10:30 AM

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

2:30 PM

3:00 PM

3:30 PM

4:15 PM

4:30 PM

5:00 PM

ZOO OPENS

OTTER FEEDING

PENGUIN FEEDING

CHEETAH TALK

SIAMANG FEEDING

OTTER FEEDING

PENGUIN FEEDING

LAST ENTRY

SOME EXHIBITS CLOSE

ZOO CLOSES

9:30 AM

10:30 AM

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

2:30 PM

3:00 PM

3:30 PM

4:15 PM

4:30 PM

5:00 PM

ZOO OPENS

OTTER FEEDING

PENGUIN FEEDING

CHEETAH TALK

SIAMANG FEEDING

OTTER FEEDING

PENGUIN FEEDING

LAST ENTRY

SOME EXHIBITS CLOSE

ZOO CLOSES

More about daily Keeper Talks and animal feedings

MEMORABLE MOMENTS

Animal Encounters

Schedule a private visit with one of our animal ambassadors: penguin, parrot, armadillo, or snake and learn more about them from their caretakers

NAVIGATE

Zoo Map

Start planning your adventure today

BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR

The Orangutan Experience

Learn more about orangutan behavior and conservation efforts while seeing orangutans up close and personal

BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR

The Orangutan Experience

Learn more about orangutan behavior and conservation efforts while seeing orangutans up close and personal

MEMORABLE MOMENTS

Animal Encounters

Schedule a private visit with one of our animal ambassadors: penguin, parrot, armadillo, or snake and learn more about them from their caretakers

NAVIGATE

Zoo Map

Start planning your adventure today

MEMORABLE MOMENTS
Animal Encounters

 

 

Schedule a private visit with one of our animal ambassadors:

penguin, parrot, armadillo, or snake and learn more

about them from their caretakers

More Info
NAVIGATE
Zoo Map

 

Start planning your adventure today

Explore Map
BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR
The Orangutan Experience

 

 

Learn more about orangutan behavior and conservation efforts

while seeing orangutans up close and personal

More Info