Metro Richmond Zoo
Metro Richmond Zoo is a privately owned, for-profit zoo. It lies 7 mi southwest of Brandermill. 1995 is when its story starts.
A zoo & aquarium, 7 mi southwest of Brandermill
Rockwood is the nearest base
Rockwood is 12 miles northeast, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1995
Metro Richmond Zoo dates from 1995. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Metro Richmond Zoo
Metro Richmond Zoo is a privately owned, for-profit zoo in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It is located in the central Virginia area, off of U.S. Route 360 (Hull Street Road), about 20 miles southwest of Richmond. Metro Richmond Zoo encompasses about 70 acres (28 ha) and houses around 2,000 animals representing over 190 species, including reticulated giraffe, white rhinoceros, snow leopard, cheetah and Grant's zebra.
The zoo is accredited by the Zoological Association of America (ZAA), and has one of the largest primate collections in the United States.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 2,000 animals · 190 species
- Area
- 70 acres
- Established
- 1995
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.3K a year
Places to stay near Metro Richmond Zoo
The closest lodging is in Richmond (62) and Chester (25).
Richmond
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
237,257 people
19 mi northeast of Metro Richmond Zoo
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Metro Richmond Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 19 mi northeast | 30 min | 62 40 hotels · 13 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 237,257 | $353K | D |
| Chester | 18 mi east | 30 min | 25 24 hotels · 1 motel | 24,474 | $327K | — |
| Dumbarton | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 31 29 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 7,997 | $291K | — |
| Bon Air | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 9 9 hotels | 16,904 | $365K | — |
| Petersburg | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 27 13 hotels · 8 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 33,734 | $189K | D |
| Bellwood | 18 mi east | 25 min | 13 8 hotels · 5 motels | 7,907 | $225K | — |
| Brandermill | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 3 3 hotels | 13,730 | $376K | — |
| Rockwood | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 5 2 hotels · 3 motels | 10,010 | $354K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Metro Richmond Zoo
These well-known sights sit within 63 miles.
120 mi LandmarkHollywood Cemetery
36 mi Theme parkKings Dominion
59 mi MuseumColonial Williamsburg
221 mi LandmarkRobert E. Lee Monument
63 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Williamsburg
322 mi MuseumWhite House of the Confederacy
421 mi Stadium & arenaRichmond Coliseum
57 mi National Historical ParkAppomattox Court House National Historical Park77K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Hollywood Cemetery: Andrew Bain, Public domain · Kings Dominion: Erechtheus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Colonial Williamsburg: Humberto Moreno, CC BY 2.0 · Robert E. Lee Monument: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Cjh1452000, CC BY-SA 4.0 · White House of the Confederacy: AlbertHerring, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Richmond Coliseum: Mentes at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Appomattox Court House National Historical Park: Doug Coldwell, CC BY-SA 3.0
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What people ask about Metro Richmond Zoo
What town is Metro Richmond Zoo near?
Brandermill, VA, about 7 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Metro Richmond Zoo?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 71–81°.
What is the closest airport to Metro Richmond Zoo?
Richmond (RIC), about 26 miles away.
Where should I stay near Metro Richmond Zoo?
Richmond (19 mi, 62 places to stay), Chester (18 mi, 25 places to stay) and Dumbarton (21 mi, 31 places to stay).
Word from Brandermill
People in Brandermill have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.