Hours
The zoo is open Monday-Saturday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
We are closed on Sundays.
Online Tickets
Purchase zoo tickets and memberships in advance.
Donate
Make an impact. Support your zoo.
What’s Happening at the Zoo
Baby Pygmy Hippo
Virginia’s most famous hippopotamus
is on exhibit every day with her mom, Iris.
Baby Pygmy Hippo
Virginia’s most famous hippopotamus is on exhibit every day with her mom, Iris.
The Orangutan Experience
Saturdays at 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Go behind-the-scenes and meet some of the orangutans at the zoo. Learn more about orangutan behavior and conservation efforts. Tour must be scheduled in advance.
Summer Safari Day Camp
Select Dates Summer 2023
Register your child for Summer Safari, our behind-the-scenes day camp for children ages 6-13.
Run Wild Races
September 30, 2023
5K race at the zoo, 1-mile Mini fun run, and Wild Ninja obstacle course for conservation.
Things to Do
Feed the Animals
Feed the budgie birds, giraffes, camels, barnyard animals, and more!
Ride the Rides
Experience the train, skylift, drop tower, and carousel.
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
3:30 PM
4:00 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!
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.