The Metro Richmond Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a female Reticulated giraffe born on May 9, 2026, just one day before Mother’s Day. The calf was born to 14-year-old mother Chrissy and 9-year-old father Bogey after a 15-month gestation. The remarkable birth...

Poppy’s First Birthday Party

by wentworth | December 23, 2025 | Poppy, Press Release | 0 Comments

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...

Miracle of Christmas Returns For Its 23rd Year

by wentworth | December 18, 2025 | Press Release | 0 Comments

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...

Poppy Celebrates Her First Birthday

by wentworth | December 9, 2025 | Poppy, Press Release | 0 Comments

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...

Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Rolls Into the Metro Richmond Zoo on Black Friday

by wentworth | November 10, 2025 | Press Release | 0 Comments

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....

Metro Richmond Zoo Shines at 2025 Zoological Association of America Conference

by wentworth | October 22, 2025 | Press Release | 0 Comments

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 received...