Metro Richmond Zoo

Metro Richmond Zoo The Metro Richmond Zoo is home to 2,000 animals representing 190 species from around the globe. Follow us for exciting zoo news and updates.
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The zoo is accredited by ZAA, the Zoological Association of America. This is the OFFICIAL page of the Metro Richmond Zoo. The Zoo opened to the public on April 22, 1995. Over the years, the Metro Richmond Zoo has grown to 150 acres. The Zoo is now home to over 2,000 animals, representing 190 different species from around the world. Stay connected for the most recent updates from around th

e Zoo:

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instagram.com/metrorichmondzoo

www.metrorichmondzoo.com

08/28/2026

Ice Age Invasion opens tomorrow!! ❄️🦣 Who's gonna be there?

🧊 Opening Day Bonus: The first 2,000 guests to experience Ice Age Invasion will receive a special offer from an area restaurant!

Ice Age Invasion is included with regular zoo admission and located in the forested area near the lemurs. It will be at the zoo from August 29 - October 31. More info at link in bio.

Ice Age Invasion opens this Saturday! ❄️🦣Journey back in time to encounter remarkable prehistoric animals in this limite...
08/27/2026

Ice Age Invasion opens this Saturday! ❄️🦣

Journey back in time to encounter remarkable prehistoric animals in this limited-time exhibit, coming to the zoo August 29–October 31. See life-size animatronics of the iconic woolly mammoth, saber-toothed cat, giant ground sloth, and more.

🧊 Opening Day Bonus: The first 2,000 guests to experience Ice Age Invasion will receive a special offer from an area restaurant!

Ice Age Invasion is included with regular zoo admission and located in the forested area near the lemurs. More info: https://metrorichmondzoo.com/newsroom/ice-age-invasion/

Looking for a unique opportunity? Join our team!!We are hiring zoo crew team members. All positions are open including g...
08/24/2026

Looking for a unique opportunity? Join our team!!

We are hiring zoo crew team members. All positions are open including guest services, food services, ride operation, Treetop Zoofari, and more.

We have shifts available that work well for high school and college students, the retired community, and parents when their kids are at school. Come see what the zoo is all about!

Benefits and perks include:
- Free zoo and zipline tickets
- Food and merchandise discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Day-time hours (no nights)
- No Sundays required
- Variable work tasks

Full job description and to apply: https://metrorichmondzoo.com/employment/

08/19/2026

Happy 41st Birthday to Karla, the White rhino! 🦏🎊

White rhinos can weigh between 3,000 and 7,000 pounds, making them the second-largest land mammals on Earth after elephants.

08/19/2026

Step on the scene. You know my name.

Poppy’s in her independent era! 🦛

08/17/2026

Last week of summer be like 💦

08/15/2026

Baby Flynn is getting so big! 🥹🦧

Journey back in time with Ice Age Invasion, a limited-time exhibit coming to the zoo August 29-October 31! ❄️🦣Come face-...
08/11/2026

Journey back in time with Ice Age Invasion, a limited-time exhibit coming to the zoo August 29-October 31! ❄️🦣

Come face-to-face with life-size animatronics of prehistoric animals, including the iconic woolly mammoth, saber-toothed cat, giant ground sloth, and more.

Ice Age Invasion is included with regular zoo admission and will be located in the forested area near the lemurs.

More info: https://metrorichmondzoo.com/newsroom/ice-age-invasion/

Shoutout to our incredible animal care team! 🦒Every day, our zookeepers, keeper assistants, and veterinary staff work be...
08/11/2026

Shoutout to our incredible animal care team! 🦒

Every day, our zookeepers, keeper assistants, and veterinary staff work behind the scenes to provide amazing care for the 2,000 animals who call our zoo home. Their hard work and dedication make it all possible.

Help us show some love to this crew in the comments!

Not everyone could make the photos, but we're grateful for the entire team.

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8300 Beaver Bridge Road
Moseley, VA
23120

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

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