Metro Richmond Zoo, Animal conservation center in Chesterfield County, Virginia
The Metro Richmond Zoo spans 70 acres of land containing 2,000 animals from 190 species in naturalistic enclosures with diverse habitats and viewing areas.
The zoo began operations in April 1995 with 167 animals of 15 species and expanded its collection to include endangered species conservation programs.
The facility organizes annual outdoor Christmas pageants featuring live animals, creating educational connections between wildlife and local traditions.
The zoo provides wheelchair-accessible pathways throughout the grounds and maintains operating hours from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday.
Visitors can feed giraffes directly and observe seven different lemur species in the thousand-foot-long Lemur Loop expansion area.
Location: Virginia
Inception: April 22, 1995
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: http://www.metrorichmondzoo.com
Address: 8300 Beaver Bridge Rd, Moseley, VA 23120, USA 23120
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:30-17:00
Phone: +18047395666
Website: http://metrorichmondzoo.com
GPS coordinates: 37.38180,-77.76740
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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