Plan Your Visit
Come and See
Virginia's Largest Zoological ParkThe Metro Richmond Zoo is home to 2,000 animals
representing 190 species from around the world.
The zoo is situated on 150 acres of land.
A WILD world awaits you. Start planning your visit now!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Early Closure
The zoo closes early at 4:00 PM on December 20, 21, & 22 to prepare for The Miracle of Christmas-Live at the Zoo.
Park Hours
OPEN YEAR-ROUND
Monday – Saturday
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
CLOSED
Sundays
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day, New Year’s Day
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Last entry is 45 minutes before the zoo closes. Some animals go off exhibit 30 minutes before the park closes.
Call ahead during snowy or icy conditions to check the hours.
When air temperatures are 45° or below, a few animals (including the giraffes) will not go on exhibit for their safety.
Daily Admission
Adult (age 12-59) – – – – – – – – $25.95
Senior (age 60+) – – – – – – – – $24.95
Child (age 2-11) – – – – – – – – – $19.95
Infant (age 1 and under) – – – – Free
Group Rates and Discounts
Schools, Corporate events, Scouts, etc.
For pricing and to schedule the following types of groups, complete the linked inquiry form. A team member will review the submission and send a quote soon.
- Schools
- Preschools/Daycare (10+ children to qualify for rates)
- Homeschool (25+ K-12 students to qualify for rates)
- Birthday Parties
- Corporate Events
- Colleges
- Scouts
- Senior
- Special Needs
- Church/Youth Groups
Click here to schedule a Fall or Spring school field trip.
Walk-in Groups
Bring a walk-in group to the zoo and receive discounted tickets!
Purchase 10 or more daily admission tickets in a single transaction to receive a 10% ticket discount. Plus, receive a discount on ride tickets when you add them in the same transaction as the daily tickets. Discount available online or at the gate.
Discounts
- Military discount: 10% off daily admission tickets. Discount applies to active and retired military personnel and their guests in same transaction. Must present military I.D. at the zoo to receive discount. Online purchase with discount not available.
- Zip and Zoo Combo: Save up to $8 per person when you purchase a combo ticket to visit the zoo and adventure park on the same day.
- Group Discount: Save 10% off admission tickets when you purchase 10 or more daily admission tickets in a single transaction. Plus, receive a discount on ride tickets when you add them in the same transaction as the daily tickets. Discount applied automatically online and at the gate.
Animal Food
Zoo Treat Cup – – – – – – – $3.00
Budgie Stick – – – – – – – – $2.00
Ride Tickets
Safari Sky Lift – – – – – – – – – – $4.00
Safari Train Ride – – – – – – – – $4.00
Penguin Falls Drop Tower – – – $4.00
Jungle Carousel – – – – – – – – $2.00
Rides are FREE for Gold and Gold+ Members
Location
Parking and Day Rentals
Parking (all vehicles) – – – – – – – Free
Single Stroller – – – – – – – – – – – – $7.00
Double Stroller – – – – – – – – – – – $12.00
Adult Transport Chair – – – – – – – $12.00
Adult transport chair requires an able-bodied person to push it
Connect with the Wild
Come face-to-face with thousands of animals and learn all about them.
Today at the Zoo
Connect with the Wild
Come face-to-face with thousands of animals and learn all about them.
Today at the Zoo
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
4:15 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
ZOO OPENS
OTTER FEEDING
PENGUIN FEEDING
CHEETAH TALK
SIAMANG FEEDING
OTTER FEEDING
PENGUIN FEEDING
LAST ENTRY
SOME EXHIBITS CLOSE
ZOO CLOSES
More about daily Keeper Talks and animal feedings
MEMORABLE MOMENTS
Animal Encounters
Schedule a private visit with one of our animal ambassadors: penguin, parrot, armadillo, or snake and learn more about them from their caretakers
NAVIGATE
Zoo Map
Start planning your adventure today
BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR
The Orangutan Experience
Learn more about orangutan behavior and conservation efforts while seeing orangutans up close and personal
BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR
The Orangutan Experience
Learn more about orangutan behavior and conservation efforts while seeing orangutans up close and personal
MEMORABLE MOMENTS
Animal Encounters
Schedule a private visit with one of our animal ambassadors: penguin, parrot, armadillo, or snake and learn more about them from their caretakers
NAVIGATE
Zoo Map
Start planning your adventure today
MEMORABLE MOMENTS
Animal Encounters
Schedule a private visit with one of our animal ambassadors:
penguin, parrot, armadillo, or snake and learn more
about them from their caretakers
BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR
The Orangutan Experience
Learn more about orangutan behavior and conservation efforts
while seeing orangutans up close and personal