The Virginia Zoological Park, commonly known as the Virginia Zoo, is a 53-acre zoo located adjacent to Lafayette Park in Norfolk, Virginia, United …
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Apr 19, 2025
I used to be a local and a member of the zoo. Great views of the zoo for the animals to be viewed from different angles I recommend if you are a photographer you'd bring a cam and you will get amazin…Full review by Crystal S
Apr 16, 2025
Very clean, well maintained. Lots of parking. A few exhibits closed but still plenty to see. Stroller rental available. Clear signs. My daughter is 9 and enjoyed the train ride. It is $3/per person …Full review by Susanne H
Nov 8, 2024
This zoo is scam.I visited so many small zoos in different towns, but this is joke and waste of $ A lot exhibition empty, animals far away hard too see, or on the other side of pasture =invisible, yo…Full review by Joshua O
Would you recommend this zoo as an outing for a one year old? I want to take my daughter somewhere special for her birthday and she loves animals. However, some people have told me that the animals may be hard for her to see in their exhibits. My other idea was an aquarium where the fish are easier to see behind the glass. Thoughts? Ideas?
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Yeah...mid-day in the heat many of the the animals will be sleeping.
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Can I buy tickets at the Zoo?
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Yes! You may purchase tickets onsite at our ticket booths or online by clicking here. During high volume times, like Spring Break or during special events, advanced...
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