Virginia Zoo, Norfolk

Name: Virginia Zoo
Address: 3500 Granby St, Norfolk, 23504-1329, United States
Telephone: +1 757-441-2374

#6 among attractions in Norfolk

Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park

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Facts and practical information

The Virginia Zoological Park is a 53-acre 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 in 1987. ()

Opened: 1900 (124 years ago)Animals: 350Species: 115Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°52'42"N, 76°16'36"W

Address

3500 Granby StPark PlaceNorfolk 23504-1329 United States

Contact

+1 757-441-2374

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Day trips

Virginia Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: West Point Cemetery, Elmwood Cemetery, North Ghent, Mermaid Factory.

1.3 miS
Cemetery
West Point Cemetery, Norfolk
33 min walk • West Point Cemetery, also known as Potter's Field and Calvary Cemetery, is a historic cemetery and national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia.
1.2 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Cemetery, Greek Revival architecture
Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk
31 min walk • Elmwood Cemetery is a historic municipal cemetery located at Norfolk, Virginia. It was established in 1853, and is filled with monuments and mausoleums that embody the pathos and symbolism of the Christian view of death as a temporary sleep. A notable monument is the Recording Angel by William Couper at the Couper Family plot.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
North Ghent, Norfolk
37 min walk • The North Ghent Historic District is a national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses 322 contributing buildings in a primarily residential section of Norfolk.
1.3 miW
36°52'18"N • 76°17'56"W
Mermaid Factory, Norfolk
34 min walk • Museum, Arts and crafts
~1770 ftSW
Cemetery
Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk
9 min walk • Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery is a historic cemetery and national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses six contributing structures and one contributing object in cemetery established in 1854 to serve the Roman Catholic communities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake.
0.8 miNW
Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture
Colonial Place, Norfolk
21 min walk • Colonial Place is a residential neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia. It is a peninsula bordered by 38th Street on the south, and surrounded on three sides by the Lafayette River.
0.4 miSE
Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Lafayette Residence Park, Norfolk
12 min walk • The Lafayette Residence Park is a national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses 284 contributing buildings in a primarily residential section and suburban community north of the downtown area of Norfolk.
0.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Williamston–Woodland Historic District, Norfolk
24 min walk • The Williamston–Woodland Historic District encompasses a light industrial area of Norfolk, Virginia. It is roughly bounded by Omohundro Avenue on the west, 18th Street on the south, Church Street on the east, and the Norfolk and Southern Railroad tracks to the north.
1 miW
Neighbourhood
Norfolk and Western Railroad Historic District, Norfolk
26 min walk • The Norfolk and Western Railroad Historic District encompasses an historic industrial district of Norfolk, Virginia.
1.3 miSW
Universities and schools
Blair Middle, Norfolk
33 min walk • The James Blair Middle School, formerly the James Blair Junior High School is a historic school building at 730 Spotswood Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia. Its original main block is a three-story brick building with limestone trim, and Beaux Arts styling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Virginia Zoo open?

Virginia Zoo is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Virginia Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk (9 min walk), Lafayette Residence Park, Norfolk (12 min walk), Colonial Place, Norfolk (21 min walk), Williamston–Woodland Historic District, Norfolk (24 min walk).

How to get to Virginia Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Virginia Zoo:

Train

Beazley (2 min walk)
Goode (2 min walk)