The Metro Richmond Zoo is inviting the community to celebrate Poppy’s first birthday. The zoo will host a public birthday party on Saturday, December 27, at 12:00 PM at Hippo Haven. Guests will have the opportunity to watch Poppy enjoy and explore special birthday...
One of Richmond’s most beloved holiday traditions, The Miracle of Christmas – Live at the Zoo, returns for its 23rd year. The Miracle of Christmas will take place December 20, 21, and 22, with three performances each evening at 7:00, 7:45, and 8:30 PM. Zoo gates open...
Our pygmy hippo baby is growing up! Today, the Metro Richmond Zoo celebrates Poppy’s first birthday. Our beloved holiday hippo has brought tremendous joy to our team, our guests, and fans around the world this past year. Poppy’s story captivated millions when we...
The Metro Richmond Zoo is thrilled to welcome the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan on Black Friday, November 28, from 12:00 to 2:30 PM. Kick off the Christmas and holiday season with a visit from Santa Claus, festive Coca-Cola sampling stations, and other cheerful surprises....
The Metro Richmond Zoo (MRZ) was proudly represented at the 2025 annual conference of the Zoological Association of America (ZAA), held Sep. 30 – Oct. 4 in San Antonio, Texas. More than 450 zoo professionals from across the country attended the event. The MRZ...
The Metro Richmond Zoo is excited to announce the birth of six cheetah cubs to proud parents Zuri and Ramses. Born on May 13 after a three-month gestation, the litter includes three males (Lagos, Bukavu, and Cairo) and three females (Matola, Kampala, and Lusaka). Zuri...
