Currently Elephant Rides are held 12 noon to 4pm everyday (pending weather) through Labor Day.
The Natural Bridge Zoo had 2 Baby Tigers born Mothers Day Weekend. Each one is a different color. One White Tiger and one Orange Tiger cub. During the time of the Baby Tiger Photo Fundraising Sessions we do not allow guest to choose which of the tigers that will be in the photo. We use a rotation system with the baby tigers, so please come ready to take your photo happily with any of the tiger cubs, the money raised is for a worthy cause. This is not a session to engage recreationally with the tigers, rather a session to support the tigers in acquiring a new habitat 5 to 8 times larger with many points of enrichment. Currently one person in the photo is holding a tiger in a manner that is safe and comfortable for the tiger; each member in the photo will get to touch the coat of the tiger as instructed.
Currently, the minimum donation requirement to have your picture taken with one of the baby tiger cubs is $40, up to 3 people can be in the same photograph for one low donation of $40. Other additional options beyond the minimum donation are available such as exact reprints and emailing of a digital file. For your donation you will receive a high quality 8x10 photograph generated from a photo lab quality printer.
Before leaving home for this photo opportunity please make sure that your clothing is freshly laundered or has not come in contact with any pets such as cats or dogs, this is for the safety of the tiger cubs.
All ages can participate in the photo but certain restrictions are effective for persons under age 18 that may include the requirement of an adult in the photogragh.
Currently Baby Tiger Photos are held 7 days a week through the summer, until a time to be announced later. This website will be the first source for all such about price and time changes.
Tiger photo times are 11:30, 2:30, and 5:00. The 11:30 and 2:30 are set in half an hour increments, while the 5:00 time is only held through 5:15. CURRENTLY weekday times are at 2 pm only, But additional weekday times are coming soon.
A processing or developing time is required in order to recieve your 8x10 photo and reprints, that may be up to 1 hour after the time slot that you participated in. Processing will be conducted after the end of each photo time sessions. No outside photograghy is permitted during this fundraising event.
Welcome to the Natural Bridge Zoo Park, home to the most complete collection of exotic zoo animals and birds in the state of Virginia, breeding and rescue zoo for rare and endangered species. Our program for rare and endangered species allows you to see many zoo animals that may not be available in any other zoological park.
Take A Walk On The Wild Side at the Natural Bridge Zoo for an excursion into the Extraordinary. You’re about to bond with some of the largest, the smallest, and the most amazing zoo animals located at the Wildest Place on Earth, The Natural Bridge Zoo. You’ll encounter a variety of exhibits that offer up close encounters with many friendly zoo animals. More than 100 babies are born each year at the Natural Bridge Zoo.
You will hit it off with so many animals that you’ll wear a baby camel kiss or giraffe slobber as a badge of honor. If you’re not into wet affection you can pet, hug, photograph, or gaze at many of the wonderful Natural Bridge Zoo’s residents.