Virginia Zoological Park
Zoo in Norfolk, Virginia, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Virginia Zoological Park, commonly known as the Virginia Zoo, is a 53-acre (21 ha) zoo located adjacent to Lafayette Park in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The zoo opened in 1900, and was accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in 1987.
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Virginia Zoological Park | |
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36.8786°N 76.2774°W / 36.8786; -76.2774 | |
Date opened | 1900[1] |
Location | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
Land area | 53 acres (21 ha)[2] |
No. of animals | 700+[3] |
No. of species | 115[2] |
Annual visitors | 500,000+[4] |
Memberships | Association of Zoos and Aquariums[5] |
Major exhibits | Trail of the Tiger, Okavango Delta, North America |
Website | www |
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