About Metro Richmond Zoo

A white rhino is among the 150 species at this 70-acre zoo, with giraffe petting & a meerkat house.

💬 What Parents Say

• 💡Plan for 2-2.5 hours to see the entire zoo comfortably. This timeframe allows you to experience major exhibits like the giraffes, hippo, penguins, and participate in interactive activities like the safari train or budgie feeding without feeling rushed.
• 🕐Visit on a weekday to avoid crowds and get better views of animals, especially popular exhibits like the cheetah cubs. This also makes interactive experiences like giraffe feeding and the budgie area more enjoyable with fewer visitors.
• 💡Don't miss the interactive animal feeding experiences (giraffes and budgies) and attend scheduled keeper talks throughout the day—these educational interactions are highly rated by visitors and add significant value to your visit.
• 💡Purchase a season pass if you plan to visit more than once or twice per year—multiple reviews highlight it as excellent value and visitors report using it multiple times annually.
• 💡Plan to experience the Treetop Zoofari zipline course if you're comfortable with heights—it offers a unique perspective of the zoo. If heights concern you, the sky lift/sky ride provides an alternative elevated viewing experience with less intensity.