Metro Richmond Zoo
3 days ago · Feed giraffes and zipline in the Richmond Virginia area. Discover a wild world with 2,000 animals at the Metro Richmond Zoo.
Plan Your Visit - Metro Richmond Zoo
Jan 6, 2025 · The 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!
Animals - Metro Richmond Zoo
3 days ago · Over 2,000 animals live at the Metro Richmond Zoo, including giraffes, cheetahs, penguins, tigers, monkeys, and sloths.
Things to Do - Metro Richmond Zoo
Jan 6, 2025 · Ride the train and sky lift, feed giraffes and budgies, zipline through trees, and shop at the Metro Richmond Zoo.
Memberships - Metro Richmond Zoo
3 days ago · Enjoy unlimited visits with a Metro Richmond Zoo membership. Choose between 3 membership levels to see and do more.
Pygmy Hippo Born Before Christmas - Metro Richmond Zoo
Dec 24, 2024 · 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 …
New Digital Tickets and Memberships - Metro Richmond Zoo
Jun 24, 2023 · 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.
Events - Metro Richmond Zoo
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...
Pygmy Hippo Name Announcement - Metro Richmond Zoo
Jan 6, 2025 · Iris and Poppy are on habitat at the zoo and can be seen by visitors in the indoor pool area. When the weather is warmer and Poppy is a little bigger, they will move to the outdoor habitat, which has a large pool with underwater viewing windows. This …
Pygmy Hippo Naming Poll - Metro Richmond Zoo
Dec 31, 2024 · Guests who visit the zoo from January 2 – January 4 can vote in person at Hippo Haven. One in-person vote is worth two online votes. The first round was a close competition between these two choices. Both names led at different times during the poll.