Zoos

NOVA Wild

Name: NOVA Wild
Address: 1228 Hunter Mill Rd, Vienna, VA 22182, Vienna, VA, US
Telephone: (703) 757-9453
Rating: 4.2

★★★★☆ 4.2 (3059 reviews)

📍 1228 Hunter Mill Rd, Vienna, VA 22182

📞 (703) 757-9453

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–6 PM
Thursday	10 AM–6 PM
Friday	10 AM–6 PM
Saturday	10 AM–6 PM
Sunday	10 AM–6 PM

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About NOVA Wild

Animal-feeding & pony ride options. Interactive exhibits like animal feeding plus wagon & pony rides make this compact zoo kid-friendly. NOVA Wild features a drive-through safari experience where visitors can feed exotic animals from their own vehicles, including American bison, capybaras, and other species. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,059 visitors.

Quick Facts

💡 Did You Know?

⭐NOVA Wild features a drive-through safari experience where visitors can feed exotic animals from their own vehicles, including American bison, capybaras, and other species
⭐The attraction is known for a notably interactive cow named Purty that performs behaviors like dancing and making facial expressions to engage visitors during animal feeding experiences
⭐NOVA Wild offers birthday party packages with flexible animal encounter options, including capybara and sloth encounters, demonstrating adaptive programming for private events

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Don't miss the interactive animal encounters and safari drive-through experience. The safari offers close-up encounters with exotic animals like bison, kangaroos, and cheetahs. Bring food for the feeding stations and watch out for smart animals like bison that try to cheat and steal food from buckets.
🕐Visit during warmer seasons (spring/summer) to see more animals active and on display, including the popular cheetahs and kangaroos. Cold weather may limit which animals are out and visible.
💬Plan for a full experience by allocating time for both the walking exhibits and the safari drive-through in your own car. The venue offers flexible alternatives—if the safari is closed, staff will offer substitute animal encounters like capybara or sloth interactions.
💡Visit with kids and families—the venue is highly family-friendly with birthday party pavilions available. Kids will love interactive feeding experiences with goats, capybaras, and other animals, plus special animal personalities like 'Purty the cow' who performs and makes entertaining faces during feeding.
💡Engage with the knowledgeable staff and guides throughout your visit. They are passionate about the animals and provide educational context during the safari and encounters, significantly enhancing the overall learning experience beyond typical zoo visits.