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Mar 27, 2024 · Mariners' Museum and Park Membership Swap. ... 3500 Granby St Norfolk, ... 2024 VIRGINIA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY. SITE DESIGNED & DEVELOPED BY STUDIO CENTER.
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The Virginia Zoological Park, commonly known as the Virginia Zoo, is a 53-acre (21 ha) zoo located adjacent to Lafayette Park in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The zoo opened in 1900, and was accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in 1987.
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The Virginia Zoo is located at 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23504, just two miles from Downtown Norfolk, a short 25-minute drive from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and easily accessed from Interstate 64. Visit by bus! The Zoo is on the Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) Bus Route #1. The bus stops at Lafayette Park, within walking distance of the Zoo.
Here is a timeline of some of the significant milestones of the Virginia Zoo’s journey to become a world-class zoological institution: 1892. City of Norfolk purchases 65 acres of land that is currently occupied by Lafayette Park and the Virginia Zoo. 1899. City officially designates the city’s park as Lafayette Park. 1900.
GENERAL ADMISSION. Prices listed includes the Conservation and Technology Fee. Adults (ages 12+) $19. Seniors (ages 62+) $17. Children (ages 2-11) $16. Military, First Responders, Teachers, Norfolk Residents & City of Norfolk Employees and their dependents can receive $2 off each General Admission Ticket purchased with a valid ID.
