Hours
The zoo is open Monday-Saturday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
We are closed on Sundays.
Online Tickets
Save time!
Purchase zoo tickets and memberships online.
Donate
Make an impact. Support your zoo.
What’s Happening at the Zoo
The Miracle of Christmas
Live at the ZooDecember 20, 21, 22
Free Admission and Parking
You are invited to The Miracle of Christmas,
a live nativity pageant with animals from the zoo
The Miracle of Christmas - Live at the Zoo
December 20, 21, 22
Free Admission and Parking
You are invited to The Miracle of Christmas, a live nativity pageant with animals from the zoo.
Christmas Sale
SAVE UP TO 25%
Give a WILD gift this holiday season. Shop zoo tickets, animal encounters, memberships, gift cards, zipline vouchers, & more online!
Critter Climb Playland
NOW OPEN!
Come climb, swing, slide, and explore our new play area, perfect for our youngest visitors and their families! Access is included w/ admission.
Two Snow Leopard Cubs
Say hello to Sasha and Kira, the fluffiest and cutest Snow leopard cubs around! They were born on 4/28 and are on exhibit on select days.
Things to Do
Feed the Animals
Feed the budgie birds, giraffes, camels, barnyard animals, and more!
Rides & Attractions
Ride the train, skylift, drop tower, and carousel and explore the new kid’s playland.
Zip the Zoo
Conquer your fears on Treetop Zoofari, our zipline and adventure park, and see the zoo from high in the trees.
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
More about daily Keeper Talks and animal feedings
Park Map
See where the animals live and start planning your adventure today!
Read What Visitors Are Saying About Us
Animal Conservation
The Metro Richmond Zoo participates in many conservation programs around the world
to help save endangered and threatened animals like the cheetah, African penguin, and Diana monkey.
Become a Zoo Member
Enjoy the zoo and other member benefits for one full year!
Zoo memberships are fun, educational, and adventurous.
JOIN OUR TEAM
We’re Hiring!
Looking for a WILD opportunity? Apply today to work at the zoo. Team members enjoy amazing perks and benefits. We accept applications all year for part-time and full-time positions.