NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo has something to celebrate. The Zoo had its first sloth birth on Sunday, March 8, 2020. This two-toed sloth is the first offspring for mom, Honey, and dad, Mervin. Even though baby sloths are approximately 12-16 ounces when born, they are covered in fur, have nails and teeth and … Continue reading
NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Zoo welcomes its first-ever Malayan tapir baby who was born shortly after 8 pm on January 20, 2020. The male calf was named “Luther” by his Zoo Keepers for the holiday he was born on – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. He is the first offspring for parents Haddie, age … Continue reading
Abby, the 17-year-old Hartmann’s mountain zebra gave birth to a female foal on Monday, May 13, 2019. This is the fifth filly for Abby and fourth for father, eight-year-old, Zack. Zoo Keepers are looking for a name that starts with the letter “Z” after her dad who left the Virginia Zoo for breeding at another … Continue reading
NORFOLK, VA: The Virginia Zoo is thrilled to announce its latest birth of a lion cub. The male cub was born on October 28 to experienced mom Zola and dad Mramba. The cub weighed just three pounds five ounces at birth and has been a pure joy to all his Keepers. “The birth of any … Continue reading
The Virginia Zoo is excited to welcome a male rhino. The 11-year-old male, Sibindi, arrived at the Zoo this weekend from White Oak Conservation Center in Florida and will take residence in the Africa – Okavango Delta with Bora and Zina. “We’re so pleased to have our rhino herd complete,” said Greg Bockheim, Executive Director … Continue reading
NORFOLK, VA: Tickets are on sale for the Virginia Zoo’s annual Halloween extravaganza. This year, ZooBoo is Saturday, October 21 and boasts a safe environment for families to trick-or-treat and enjoy all the fun this season has to offer. More than 30 community partners will pass out sustainably-produced candy and other treats to the approximate … Continue reading
NORFOLK, VA – For one day only, the Virginia Zoo, as well as other participating museums across the country, will emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based facilities, which offer free admission every day, and open their doors for free to those who download a Museum Day Live! ticket. Museum Day Live! is … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Two weeks have passed since a red panda named Sunny escaped the Virginia Zoo and the raccoonlike animal is still missing. The Virginian-Pilot reports (http://bit.ly/2llcZLK) that sightings of the animal in Norfolk have dwindled to nearly none. Executive Director Greg Bockheim says the 19-month-old critter should be fine if she avoids … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Officials at the Virginia Zoo are searching for a young red panda that has gone missing. Zoo spokeswoman Ashley Grove Mars said Sunny, a 19-month-old red panda, was in her habitat Monday evening but could not be found Tuesday morning. Officials hope Sunny is still at the zoo, but Mars says … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — When she got word of a leopard on the loose at the zoo in Salt Lake City, Katie Boender ducked into the nearest building with her group of preschool students: A bathroom. They spent the next 30 minutes holed up there as an emergency team tranquilized the rare animal that … Continue reading
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Latest on the killing of a gorilla after a child fell into its enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo (all times local): 11:35 a.m. A prosecutor’s office says police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a 4-year-old boy entering a gorilla’s exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo and the animal being shot to death … Continue reading
PRAGUE (AP) — It was an unexpected birth that took everyone at the Prague zoo by surprise. Nobody noticed that 24-year-old gorilla Shinda — who is a bit overweight — was pregnant. After several miscarriages, she was expected to remain childless. Zoo director Miroslav Bobek says, “it seems that a miracle happens from time to … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The public is being asked to help name a giraffe calf recently born at the Virginia Zoo. The zoo says the male masai giraffe weighed 152 pounds and was 75 inches tall when it was born on July 23. The public can vote online at the zoo’s website, http://www.virginiazoo.org, for one … Continue reading
Virginia Zoo asks public for help naming giraffe calf NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The public is being asked to help name a giraffe calf recently born at the Virginia Zoo. The zoo says the male masai giraffe weighed 152 pounds and was 75 inches tall when it was born on July 23. The public can … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s double trouble for the National Zoo after its adult female panda gave birth to twins. The cubs arrived about five hours apart Saturday. Panda mom Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) gave birth to the first cub at 5:35 p.m. and a second at 10:07 p.m., the zoo said. If the cubs survive, they … Continue reading
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Severe flooding in the Georgian capital left at least 12 people dead Sunday and triggered a big-game hunt across the city for lions, tigers, a hippopotamus and other dangerous animals that escaped from Tbilisi’s ravaged zoo. Residents were warned to stay indoors as police conducted the hunt, but fear deepened as … Continue reading
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Natural Bridge Zoo’s state permit to exhibit wild animals has been suspended following inspections that found more than 40 violations. Lee Walker with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries tells The Roanoke Times (http://bit.ly/1Iv29Ig ) that the permit won’t be reinstated until the zoo comes into significant compliance with … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Zoo is asking the public to help it name a baby siamang. A list of names provided by zookeepers and staff is posted on the zoo’s website, virginiazoo.org. Members of the public can vote online for their favorite name on the list through Feb. 16. The zoo says … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A parasite-borne disease has killed seven wallabies at the Virginia Zoo over the past 11 months and the remaining wallabies have been quarantined. The wallabies that died were among 10 that the zoo brought in from New Zealand in 2014. Zoo officials confirmed the deaths on Monday, January 26th, The … Continue reading
