Orangutan Periodontal Surgery

Orangutan Periodontal Surgery

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

Critter Climb Playland Now Open

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

Two Snow Leopard Cubs Born April 28

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, 2024, after a 3-month gestation period. Sasha and Kira were born inside a private den where they spent their...
New Lemur Loop Expansion Opens

New Lemur Loop Expansion Opens

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...