The Metro Richmond Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of 3 White lion cubs born to parents, Xonga and Basa, on April 2nd, 2018. After a 110 day gestation period, Xonga, a 3 year old, first time mother, gave birth to 1 male and 2 female cubs. Xonga has shown...
Meet Dublin, a male Bactrian camel calf! He is the newest resident of the zoo’s Children’s Petting Area. Dublin was born on March 7, 2018. Shortly after birth, his mother showed signs of aggression towards him. In order to ensure his survival, animal...
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...
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...
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 20, 2017, after a 3...
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...
