My wife and I enjoy going to zoos, and since we were in Virginia Beach for a few days decided to go to the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. We were very pleased with the modern exhibit areas and the many garden plantings throughout the zoo. It is a mid-size zoo and well worth the visit if you are in the... More

We visited the zoo many times when we lived in Norfolk. Our last visit was in 2011. I haven't visited many different zoos but this seems to be medium sized. You could spend 2 hours or all day, depending on how long you spend in each section. The giraffes are my favorite animal to visit! The zoo is well kept... More

aren't there supposed to be animals in the Zoo? not so many animals, kinda dissapointing. More

You have to come here and see the Trail of the Tiger expo. It is amazing. A great day of fun with the family. More

It was small which was great for me. It had all the animals. More

The zoo isn't a huge one so it's a great place to spend time with the family wandering around the wonderful exhibits. What's not to like about big cats and meercats! More

It was nice to see bigger enclosures here for some of the animals and multiple viewing areas, though the zoo is somewhat small and can be covered in like a couple of hours. We were lucky to catch most of the animals and birds in a playful mood, unlike previous experiences at other zoos, where we used to miss out... More

love the tigers and monkey enclosure, would like to be able to interact more, but well maintained zoo More

We went as chaparones for my niece's pre-school. Even though it was packed because of Spring Break, the Zoo was a lot of fun. Next time I'll go when the crowds are smaller. The Orangutan exhibit was a highlight as were the Meerkats. More