As of September 2023, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums reports that there are 213 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums in the United States, which see about 183 million visitors each year.

The Virginia Zoo experienced a power interruption Tuesday night. 13 NEWS Now “We heard talk of an escaped gorilla, but we think it may have just been [the zoo’s mascot] ...

The Metro Richmond Zoo has a brand-new member -- and you can help decide her name. On Dec. 9, just two weeks before Christmas, a baby pygmy hippo was born at the zoo in Richmond, Virginia.

NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk broke ground on a new "EdVenture and Exploration" campus Wednesday while announcing a major fundraising campaign to support several new projects.

Zoo in Virginia welcomes newborn pygmy hippopotamus calf. The Metro Richmond Zoo's newest addition was born Dec. 9 to parents Iris and Corwin. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles!

NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Zoo is once again allowing grown-ups who want to unleash their inner wild child can do so with its latest Adult Night on Saturday, July 13. The 21 and up event ...

Over 100 animals –- both living and dead -– have been taken from a roadside zoo in western Virginia, according to court documents, as part of what state authorities are calling a criminal ...

Dec. 31 (UPI) --The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is asking for the public's help to choose a name for its newborn pygmy hippo. The female baby, born Dec. 9 to parents Iris and Corwin, is ...

Virginia Zoo officials in Norfolk, are requesting gender-neutral names before Aug. 26. The infant siamang was born on June 26 and is still bonding with its mom.

NORFOLK, Va. -- Two tigers at a zoo in Virginia have tested positive for the coronavirus. The Virginian-Pilot reported Wednesday that the Malayan tigers live at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. The ...

Moo Deng and Haggis are joined by another slick, round supreme on the scene — a new pygmy hippo born at Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia. Fans can vote on the two options for her name through ...

Whether you’re looking to occupy the kids for a day or take that special someone out on a date, zoos and aquariums can serve as great outings for all ages. As of September 2023, the Association ...