Two cases of bird flu have been detected at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia, marking the first time the highly contagious virus has been found at the facility in its 30-year history.

In a statement, Metro Richmond Zoo officials said the fire began in the zoo's workshop area and spread to the animal hospital, feed storage room and the zookeeper service area. The kangaroo animal ...

In an effort to improve knowledge surrounding pet ownership, Richmond Animal Care and Control will be hosting a pet owner ...

Metro Richmond Zoo's pygmy hippo calf Poppy is a worldwide sensation. The zoo is offering a popular "Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience" for guests to meet Poppy and her mother Iris. Tickets for the ...

Poppy Pygmy Hippo and her mom Iris handfed by four lucky ducks at Metro Richmond Zoo 'Watching Iris open her giant mouth was a little intimidating, but she was very gentle. Who knew she would like ...

The 22nd anniversary of Miracle of Christmas is returning to the Metro Richmond Zoo on Friday, Dec. 20, Saturday, Dec. 21 and Sunday, Dec. 22. The live nativity pageant, which features live actors ...

The Richmond Falcon Cam, a livestream following the breeding season of a peregrine falcon pair that nests in the city’s downtown area, has returned for the spring 2025 season.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — After a week of uncertainty ... Moo Deng-like pygmy hippos live cam launched by Metro Richmond Zoo Nesrala said the building was closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday ...

Metro Richmond Zoo's pygmy hippo calf Poppy is a worldwide sensation. The zoo is offering a popular "Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience" for guests to meet Poppy and her mother Iris. Tickets for the ...