The Metro Richmond Zoo commemorates its 30th anniversary in 2025, celebrating three decades of growth and dedication to wildlife care, education, and conservation. What began with just 250 animals has grown into a vibrant institution on 150 acres, now home to 2,000...
The zoo is thrilled to announce an exciting update to one of our favorite animal encounters. Now that Iris and Poppy have moved outdoors, we are reimagining the pygmy hippo experience to continue offering guests an immersive and unforgettable opportunity to meet our...
We’ve got positively happy news for pygmy hippo fans! The zoo is thrilled to announce that Poppy, America’s beloved pygmy hippo princess, has made her public debut in the outdoor Hippo Haven habitat. Iris and Poppy had been living in a climate-controlled indoor...
The zoo is thrilled to introduce a new, one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes adventure for visitors: The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience. Starting January 22, guests can enjoy an up-close, personal encounter with the endangered pygmy hippo. The experience offers an incredible...
The Metro Richmond Zoo is partnering with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to respond to and monitor positive tests for H5 bird flu in deceased cranes. The zoo remains open, and the...
