Newsroom - Metro Richmond Zoo
Jan 6, 2025 · The zoo sends press releases to the media whenever we have significant announcements about animal births, new exhibits, or other exciting updates. You can read …
Deceased Metro Richmond Zoo crane tested positive for bird flu
6 days ago · CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A deceased crane at the Metro Richmond Zoo tested positive for H5 bird flu on Thursday, while a second crane presumptively tested positive …
Statement Regarding Positive Tests for H5 “Bird Flu” in Cranes
Jan 20, 2025 · The Metro Richmond Zoo is partnering with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to respond to …
Pygmy Hippo Live Stream - Metro Richmond Zoo
Jan 13, 2025 · The zoo is excited to launch the Poppy Cam, a new live stream of our pygmy hippo duo, Iris and Poppy. The Poppy Cam lets animal lovers worldwide watch Poppy’s daily …
Two cranes at Metro Richmond Zoo die due to bird flu
6 days ago · CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Two cranes cared for by the Metro Richmond Zoo are dead after they became sick with bird flu. Bird flu, otherwise known as …
Metro Richmond Zoo announces interactive 'Poppy Pygmy …
5 days ago · The Metro Richmond Zoo announced "The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience" on Tuesday, giving visitors a chance for up-close and personal encounters with the viral baby …
Metro Richmond Zoo reports positive bird flu cases, says ... - WSLS 10 News
6 days ago · RICHMOND, Va. – Two cranes died of bird flu at the Metro Richmond Zoo, marking the first positive test in the zoo’s 30-year history, according to zoo officials.
Visitors at Metro Richmond Zoo can meet endangered ... - WRIC …
5 days ago · CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Metro Richmond Zoo has launched a new experience that allows visitors to meet Poppy, the baby endangered pygmy hippo, up …
2 cranes at Metro Richmond Zoo test positive for avian flu
6 days ago · RICHMOND, Va. — The Metro Richmond Zoo announced on Monday that two of their cranes, recently deceased, had tested positive for the H5 bird flu.
Metro Richmond Zoo director heard an explosion, then rushed in …
Jun 5, 2023 · Metro Richmond Zoo Director Jim Andelin and his team are taking inventory Monday of what they have and what they lost in a Sunday night fire at the zoo.