Metro Richmond Zoo is a privately owned zoo in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The zoo encompasses about 150 acres (60 ha) and houses over 2,000 animals representing 190 species, including reticulated giraffe, white rhinoceros, snow leopard, cheetah, and Pygmy Hippos. Animal experiences range from hand-feeding giraffes to watching pygmy hippos swim underwater. The zoo is accredited by the Zoological Association of America (ZAA) and has one of the largest primate collections in the United States. Visitors praise the zoo as a small but marvelous place, where the animals are happy and well-cared for, and the staff is professional, helpful, and friendly. Guests can get much closer to the animals than in many larger zoos and enjoy interactive experiences like feeding the giraffes and letting the budgies swarm over them. Visitors have had great experiences at the zoo, including the Pygmy hippo experience and feeding the friendly giraffes. The zoo is described as clean, well-staffed, and offering a nice variety of healthy, happy animals. Reviewers have loved every minute of their visit, even the "stinky part," and appreciate the keepers' mindfulness of the animals' needs.
Had a great time! The kids loved it! Highly recommend!
April 2026
We love coming to the zoo! This was the first time I was in charge of 'all the things' and you made it very easy for me! :) Thank you!
April 2026
It was such a beautiful day and our students and parents/grandparents had a wonderful time. We love the Metro Richmond Zoo and its kind and helpful employees. Thanks again for another wonderful field trip.
