One of Richmond’s favorite holiday events, The Miracle of Christmas – Live at the Zoo, is back for its 22nd season. The Miracle of Christmas is on December 20, 21, and 22 with 3 shows each evening at 7:00, 7:45, and 8:30 PM. Zoo gates open at 6:15 PM. Admission and...

Orangutan Periodontal Surgery

by wentworth | November 16, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In honor of Orangutan Caring Week, we want to share this story highlighting the incredible veterinary care one of our orangutans received last year. On March 17, 2023 (St. Patrick’s Day), the Metro Richmond Zoo performed a successful periodontal surgery on Patrick, a...

Critter Climb Playland Now Open

by wentworth | October 25, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Metro Richmond Zoo is happy to announce the opening of Critter Climb Playland, an exciting new addition for our youngest visitors and their families! This remodeled play area has slides, monkey bars, tunnels, swings, towers, and more to explore. Critter Climb...

Two Snow Leopard Cubs Born April 28

by wentworth | August 14, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

NOTE: Due to a scheduled vet checkup, Sasha and Kira will be on habitat on Monday 9/2 instead of Tuesday 9/3.The Metro Richmond Zoo is excited to announce the birth of two female Snow leopards, Sasha and Kira. They were born to parents Elsa and Nitro on April 28,...

New Animal Hospital Reopens and Zoo Honors Chesterfield Firefighters One Year After the Fire

by wentworth | June 27, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

It’s hard to believe it’s been one year since the destructive fire at the zoo on June 4, 2023. We’ve come a long way and have now reached the crowning milestone. We are happy to report all the facilities destroyed in the fire are rebuilt and operational. This includes...

New Lemur Loop Expansion Opens

by wentworth | April 5, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The lemurs are back!! The Metro Richmond Zoo is pleased to announce the opening of our new Lemur Loop expansion featuring three species of lemurs! This new section of the park includes 38 animals in 7 new habitats along 1,000 feet of unexplored path with 3 additional...