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The Metro Richmond Zoo welcomes RJ, a male orangutan born earlier this year to parents Tasha and Rory. RJ, named after his father, weighed approximately 4 pounds at birth, a healthy normal weight. During the cooler months, Tasha and RJ spent their time in their indoor enclosure. Since the weather has been warmer, RJ has become more
Read MoreThe Metro Richmond Zoo is excited to announce the birth of 2 more litters of cheetah cubs. Lana and Kitu, who sired our famous first litter of 5 cubs Amelia, Hanna, Richie, Chester and Rico, recently gave birth to six more cubs, 2 males and 4 females on April 29,2015. The birth of six cubs
Read MoreHere are the most recent photos taken of Milani, Neema, Naya, and Hasani on exhibit at the Zoo.
Read MoreHAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY, METRO RICHMOND ZOO! Twenty years ago, the Metro Richmond Zoo opened to the general public on April 22, 1995. Here is a timeline of our growth in 20 years: -1995: Zoo opens with 250 animals covering 30 acres of land. -1996: Jack is the Zoo’s first white rhino. Levi and Zach, cheetah
Read MoreIt was 1:00 on Saturday afternoon, April 11th, and another fun-filled ride on the Safari Train had just begun. Our guests were enjoying the 20 minute guided tour of various hoofstock, birds and monkeys when we rounded the turn that encountered our Thomson’s gazelle herd. To our surprise, a mother Thomson’s gazelle, Penelope, was giving
Read MoreCalling all reptile lovers! The new reptile building is coming soon! The exhibit will feature various species of both exotic and native lizards, turtles, snakes, frogs, and more. The exhibit will include over 30 displays and expand there-after. We’re not going to spoil the entire surprise, but here’s a sneak peak of what’s coming soon.. 5 species of Poisonous
Read MoreAll the cubs were weighed, de-wormed, and re-shaved (for easier identification). Our vet checked their basic body condition, and they also had their paw prints stamped into clay. All are well
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