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Virginia Zoo

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4.5(7160 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30 a.m.
Virginia Zoo

About

Open-air exhibits of 700+ animals. Sprawling park with 700+ animals from 150+ species, plus tours, gardens & kids' camps.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Virginia Zoo:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504, United States
  • 📞
    Phone
    (757) 441-2374
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    Hours
    Monday:9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Tuesday:9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Wednesday:9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Thursday:9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Friday:9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Saturday:9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Sunday:9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Petting zoo: Has petting zoo

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
  • Playground: Has playground

Parking

  • Free parking lot: Free parking lot

Nearby

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