Things to DoFriday, November 6
Virginia Zoo offers $12.50 tickets to locals on select November days and a sensory-friendly Sunday morning
The Today in Norfolk team
If you live in Hampton Roads, the Virginia Zoo is offering $12.50 general admission tickets for adults and children on its Community Days. Buy them online in advance, and bring a valid ID showing your address or a recent utility bill.
Community Days tickets cost less than typical zoo admission
$12.50
Community Days ticket
Source: Military News
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| Price | Amount | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Community Days ticket | $12.50 | |
| Typical adult | $20.00 | −$7.50 |
| Typical child | $17.00 | −$4.50 |
- Dates left: Nov. 7, 11, 14, 15, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29
- Closed Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving
- Hours: opens 9:30 a.m.; last general admission 3 p.m.
- Kids under 2: free
Community Days run on 11 November dates, with the zoo closed Nov. 26
Virginia Zoo discount dates and the sensory-friendly morning
November 2026
- Community Days, $12.50 tickets
- Sensory-friendly morning, 9:30 a.m.
- Closed for Thanksgiving
Buy Community Days tickets online in advance.
Sources: Military News, WAVY.com
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| Days | |
|---|---|
| Community Days, $12.50 tickets | Nov. 1, 3, 7, 11, 14–15, 21–22 and 27–29 |
| Sensory-friendly morning, 9:30 a.m. | Nov. 8 |
| Closed for Thanksgiving | Nov. 26 |
Want a calmer visit? The zoo's sensory-friendly morning is Sun., Nov. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It's open to all ages, with a less overwhelming environment and fewer visitors.
Sources: WAVY.com, Military News