It's been four months since a serious fire occurred in behind-the-scenes areas of the zoo. This new documentary tells the story of what happened that night and sheds light on the heroic acts of firefighters, emergency personnel, and zoo staff. We hope you enjoy it!

Reticulated Giraffe Born August 2

by wentworth | August 16, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Metro Richmond Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a male Reticulated giraffe. He was born to parents Iris and Wakati on August 2, 2023, after a 15 month gestation. This is the first giraffe calf born at the zoo in nearly 4 years. The unnamed calf is anything...

New Digital Tickets and Memberships

by mrzadmin | June 24, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Metro Richmond Zoo is going digital! Starting Monday, June 26, the zoo will be launching an improved online ticketing system and implementing changes to operations at the front gate and throughout the park. The purpose of these updates is to streamline operations,...

World’s Oldest African Penguin Dies at Age 43

by wentworth | June 22, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Metro Richmond Zoo is saddened to report the passing of ET, an African penguin. She died peacefully on Saturday, June 17 from natural causes. She was 43 years old. In the wild, the average lifespan of African penguins is around 15-20 years, so ET lived an...

Fire Update #2: Cleanup and Community Support

by wentworth | June 15, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

It’s been eleven days since the fire at the zoo, and we have been deeply touched by the amount of love the community has given us. Hundreds of individuals and organizations across Virginia (and the country) have reached out to offer assistance. We are so immensely...

Fire Update #1: Damage and How to Help

by wentworth | June 6, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Since the fire Sunday night, the zoo has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from the community. You are the light in a devastating situation. Thank you. Right now, we are assessing the damage and taking inventory of what was lost. The cleanup...