🐢 🐾 Tails & Trails: Dog Day at the Zoo (2–3 Miles) 🐾 🐢

Schedule

Sun Apr 26 2026 at 02:45 pm to 05:45 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Norfolk Zoo | Norfolk, VA

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🐾 Tails & Trails: Dog Day at the Zoo (2–3 Miles).
πŸ• Dogs at the Zoo?! Yes, really. Join East Coast Hikers for a relaxed social walk during the Virginia Zoo’s special Tails & Trails Dog Day, one of the only days dogs are allowed inside the zoo. Bring your pup or just come enjoy a fun afternoon walking the zoo paths with fellow hikers. πŸ₯Ύ
πŸ“ Virginia Zoo
3500 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23504
πŸ“… Sunday, April 26, 2026.
⏰ Meet at 2:45 PM | Walk starts 3:00 PM.
We’ll stroll the paved zoo pathways together at a comfortable pace and explore the zoo along the way. Expect about 2–3 miles of easy walking.
🐾 No dog? No problem. You are absolutely welcome to join even if you don’t have a dog.
🎟️ Zoo Admission (paid to the zoo).
β€’ Adults (12+): $20.
β€’ Seniors (62+): $18.
β€’ Children (2–11): $17.
β€’ Children under 2: Free.
β€’ Virginia Zoo members: Free admission.
πŸ”— Registration & Tickets
πŸ• Event Info & Dog Registration
https://virginiazoo.org/events/
🎟️ Zoo Tickets
https://virginiazoo.org/tickets/
πŸ• Dog Participation Requirements (Zoo Rules).
β€’ Each adult may bring one dog only (1 adult : 1 dog ratio).
β€’ A signed waiver must be completed.
β€’ Veterinary records must be submitted.
β€’ Dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations for rabies, distemper/parvo, and bordetella.
β€’ Proof of a negative heartworm test within the past year and heartworm prevention is required.
β€’ Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved at all times.
πŸ“ Meet-Up.
We will meet outside the main zoo entrance at 2:45 PM so we can head in together as a group.
πŸ₯Ύ Helpful Reminders.
β€’ Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
β€’ Arrive on time or a little early to allow time for parking and finding the group.
β€’ If your plans change, please update your RSVP.
If you have questions, the hike host can be contacted via Facebook Messenger.
See you at the zoo for a fun afternoon walk with the animals. 🐾πŸ₯Ύ
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