The Virginia Zoo is celebrating our 125th anniversary all throughout 2026. Check out our exciting deals and activities listed below that showcase how we’re celebrating!

Deals are exclusive to the 25th of each month and available in person only.

25% off admission tickets

$125 Two-Adult Household Memberships

$1.25 Virginia Zoo Express train rides

12.5% discount in the Virginia Zoo Gift Shop for all guests

25% discount in the Virginia Zoo Gift Shop for Virginia Zoo Members

25% discount in the African Village Restaurant, excluding alcoholic beverages

Members receive a FREE bring-a-friend ticket (automatically applied)

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Trading Card Swap

Do you have duplicate trading cards from your Zoo visits, or are you looking to find the rarest trading cards? Visit us for our Trading Card Swap for your chance to collect them all!

Mission Engagement Activities

10 a.m.: Zoo History Chat at the Goat Yard

1:30 p.m.: Zoo History Chat in the Fountain Plaza

Click here to get your tickets!