# Things to do with kids at Virginia Zoo

> 5 upcoming family events and 2 ongoing programs and visits at Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504, in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [25 on the 25th: Virginia Zoo 125th Anniversary Day](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/25-on-the-25th-virginia-zoo-125th-anniversary-day--listing-c22fabcc768cb1d2d85d22a5) — Sun, Oct 25 (+2 more dates) · 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Virginia Zoo, Norfolk · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. Each month in 2026 the Virginia Zoo marks its 125th anniversary with a day of in-person deals and activities on the 25th; the final one moves to December 26. Families get 25% off…
- [Community Days at the Virginia Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/community-days-at-the-virginia-zoo--listing-dd8b5567cc4ea29f1e79968a) — Sun, Nov 1 (+10 more dates) · 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Virginia Zoo, Norfolk · All ages · From $12.50 · checked Oct 24. For its 125th anniversary the Virginia Zoo is offering Community Days on eleven November dates, when Hampton Roads residents can buy general admission for $12.50 instead of the…
- [Sensory Friendly Morning at the Virginia Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/sensory-friendly-morning-at-the-virginia-zoo--listing-a10ce50fb9a720da98639548) — Sun, Nov 8 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Virginia Zoo, Norfolk · Paid · checked Oct 24. A quieter, lower-crowd morning at the Virginia Zoo for guests of all abilities and their families, run with Autism Society Tidewater Virginia, Complete the Puzzle and Destination…
- [Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market at the Virginia Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/holidays-in-the-wild-holiday-market-at-the-virginia-zoo--listing-5ce385284f8f75d7d4b8bfe1) — Sun, Dec 13 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Virginia Zoo, Norfolk · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 24. The zoo's second annual holiday market fills the animal trails with local artisan vendors, carolers and festive animal enrichment for one Sunday in December. Families can stroll…
- [Noon Year's Eve at the Virginia Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/noon-year-s-eve-at-the-virginia-zoo--listing-832d1f33fae17127f30573f2) — Thu, Dec 31 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Virginia Zoo, Norfolk · With admission · checked Oct 24. A daytime New Year's party for young children and their grown-ups: a dance party, a sparkling juice toast, a countdown and a ball drop at noon, so kids can ring in the new year…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Virginia Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/virginia-zoo--listing-d95043e2d1ac2244602a429d) — Open daily 9:30 am–4 pm (last admission 3 pm); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve… · Virginia Zoo, Norfolk · All ages · From $17 · checked Oct 24. Norfolk's zoo on Granby Street has areas such as Asia: Trail of the Tiger, World of Reptiles & Friends, ZooFarm and the Run Wild! Nature Discovery Zone. Every day there are free…
- [Zoo Tales at the Virginia Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/zoo-tales-at-the-virginia-zoo--listing-4e596930de005c12beb10921) — Thursdays at 11 am (ZooLive! Stage or Africa Classroom, weather dependent); also the 1st… · Virginia Zoo, Norfolk · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 24. Zoo Tales is one of the zoo's Animal Ambassador Experiences. Animal handlers bring out ambassador animals, show natural and enrichment behaviors, and tie each session to a theme…

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