Fall Fest

About this event

@ Your favorite fall traditions, gone WILD! Join us at the Virginia Zoo’s all-ages Fall Fest event on September 26 from 5–8:30pm to soak up the crisp autumn air and golden sunset while exploring the Zoo after hours. With hayrides, carnival games, live music, a cozy market featuring local artisans, and seasonal refreshments, everyone is sure to have unforgettable fall fun! Guests 21+ can even sample seasonal beers and bourbon, or celebrate World Cassowary Day by tasting Elation Brewing’s NEW Zoo exclusive beer inspired by our southern cassowaries! Add the perfect coastal pairing to your ticket by purchasing fresh oysters from Norfolk Raw Bar. There’s no better place to make new memories with family, gather with friends, or spend quality time with your special someone than the Virginia Zoo! Purchase tickets here! Activities Included with your ticket: 5 – 5:30pm: Animal Ambassador Greeters 5 – 6:30pm: Animal Trails and Goat Yard Open 5:45 – 6:15pm: Cassowary Keeper Chat from Bird Team 6:15 – 6:45pm: Animal Ambassador Event Field Pop Up Live music from: FOX and the BEAR Jacob Vanko Beer tastings with Elation Brewing Samples and Mocktails from Free Life, LLC Live demonstrations with Coastal Virginia Weavers Themed carnival games and photo ops Themed animal enrichment Available for an additional cost ($): Fall Market ($) Norfolk Candle Co. The Sarcastic Hermit Earl Gray Creative Cozy Cove Bookshop Love, Gioia Lunar Lilies Art Cray House Works Stamped with Love Forge and Flourish B4K3: Deliveries Lavender Designs Tumbeezy Cookies Face Painting Fairy Hair Food & Drinks ($) Norfolk Raw Bar Co. add ons 1 dozen for $20 in advance 1 dozen for $30 day-of Food Trucks Deutscher Imbiss Flavor Savor BBQ Munchies and Such Chesapeake Concessions Glazed and Infuzed 757 Pop Beer Garden with Local Craft Beer Virginia Zoo specialty cocktails: $10 per 12 oz cup Spiked Apple Cider: Tarnished Truth Discretion Bourbon, Fresh Apple Cider,…