Family Day Trip to the Metro Richmond Zoo, VA

Family Day Trip to the Metro Richmond Zoo, VA – Itinerary & Tips

The Richmond Zoo: Seeing leopards, giraffes, and chimpanzees up close can be an unforgettable experience for your kids! It’s an opportunity to learn about different species and their habitats while also having some family fun.

If you’re looking for an exciting day trip, the zoo is the perfect option. And if you live near one of the larger zoos in the country, it’s definitely worth a visit.

Have you been to the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, VA with your family recently? What was your favorite part?

Metro Richmond Zoo Details

Address: 8300 Beaver Bridge Rd Moseley, VA 23120

Phone: (804) 739-5666

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metrorichmondzoo

Web: https://metrorichmondzoo.com/

Map to Metro Richmond Zoo

Richmond Zoo Seasonal Hours

Open Year Round

Open Monday – Saturday from 9:30 am – 5pm
Closed Sundays
Except major winter holidays Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Richmond Zoo Tickets

We love that the Richmond Zoo is open year round- even in the cooler months, Virginia weather is fair enough to venture through the exhibits and have an ice cream or hot chocolate in any season!

GENERAL ADMISSION

How much does it cost?

Adults (ages 12+) $23.95
Seniors (ages 62+) $22.95
Children (ages 2-11) $17.95
Infants 2 & Under Free

Extras & Add Ons

Animal Food

Zoo Treat Cup – – – – – – – $3.00
Budgie Stick – – – – – – – – $2.00

Ride Tickets

Safari Sky Lift – – – – – – – – – – $4.00
Safari Train Ride – – – – – – – – $4.00
Penguin Falls Drop Tower – – – $4.00
Jungle Carousel – – – – – – – – $2.00
Unlimited Ride Band – – – – – – $14.00

Rides are FREE for Gold and Gold+ Members

Tips for Visiting the Richmond Zoo

Arrive early when it’s not crowded
The cooler months (fall, spring) are wonderful for enjoying the zoo to the fullest without the full heat of summer
Snap a photo of the map kiosk so you can easily look up where you’re headed

Is Richmond Zoo Parking Free?

Parking is FREE at the Richmond Zoo in Moseley, VA. There is a large parking lot and even on busy days we’ve never not been able to find a spot.

What Animals are at the Metro Richmond Zoo?

The Richmond Zoo has many different animals that you can see. They have lions, tigers, bears, and monkeys.

Here’s a list of our favorite animal exhibits at the Richmond Zoo (but not exhaustive by any means):

African Otter
Alligator
Black Bear
Camel
Bengal Tiger
Macaw
Cheetah
Flamingo
Chimpanzee
Monkey/Primates
Zebra
Gray Wolf
Meerkat
Giraffe
Sloth
Siamang
White Rhino
Yellow Lab mix & Cheetah

Activities at the Richmond Zoo

In addition to walking through the gorgeous zoo campus and watching the animals, it’s easy to fill your day with fun around the zoo. These are the best extras you can add to your trip!

FEED THE GIRAFFES

You can buy a treat cup for the giraffes for $3 and it’s worth every penny. They come right up to the fence and eat from your hand. It’s the wildest experience!

giraffe feeding at the metro richmond zoo

FEED THE BUDGIES

There is a cute tropical bird enclosure where you can feed the birds as they flock to your arms and shoulders to drink nectar from a cup.

KEEPER TALKS

*Check for daily schedule. It’s a fun free way to learn more about these endangered animals, watch them chow down and see them interact with their trusted keepers. Here is the typical feeding and keeper talk schedule.