I love going to the richmond metro zoo. I love feeding the animals
March 2024
We had a awesome day at zoo yesterday. So much to see! Great experience! Friendly staff! And we booked the animal encounter. Definitely worth it, the kids loved it!
August 2023
It is very exciting seeing the animals in their habitats. The people there are very kind and friendly. The best part is the ropes course
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
