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We have news to announce!Welcome to the Metro Richmond Zoo’s newsroom. Here you will find copies of the zoo’s latest press releases and other announcements in a blog format.
Media Resources
If you are a member of the media please contact Taylor, our Communications Manager at [email protected] for the following:
- Schedule an interview for a story
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View our official press kit.
The zoo sends press releases to the media whenever we have significant announcements about animal births, new exhibits, or other exciting updates. You can read them below.
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Pygmy Hippo Born Before Christmas
Hippo hooray! The zoo is excited to announce a heartwarming addition to our animal family just in time for the holidays: a baby pygmy hippo. The newborn arrived on December 9, 2024, after a 7-month gestation. Congratulations to pygmy hippo parents Iris and Corwin on...
Miracle of Christmas Returns for its 22nd Year
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
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
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
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
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...
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