Make your visit even more memorable by attending one of our Daily Keeper Chats at Virginia Safari Park. Throughout the day, our knowledgeable animal care team shares fascinating facts about some of the park’s most popular animals, including anteaters, African penguins, reptiles, cheetahs and giraffes.
Keeper Chats are a great way to learn more about animal behavior, diets, habitats, and the conservation efforts that help protect wildlife around the world. Guests also have the opportunity to watch our African penguins enjoy their daily feeding, one of the most popular educational moments of the day.
Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or a school group, these short presentations offer a fun and engaging way to connect with the animals and the people who care for them.
Daily Keeper Chat Schedule
Plan your visit around these daily opportunities to learn more about the animals at Virginia Safari Park.
10:30a — Anteater Chat
Learn about the unique adaptations that help anteaters find and eat thousands of insects each day.
11:15a — African Penguin Chat
Discover what makes African penguins special and how conservation efforts are helping protect this endangered species.
12:15p— Reptile Chat
Meet some of the park’s reptiles and learn about the important roles these animals play in ecosystems around the world.
1:30p — Cheetah Chat
Find out what makes cheetahs the fastest land animals and learn more about their behavior and conservation challenges.
2:30p — Giraffe Chat
Get a closer look at the tallest animals on Earth while learning about giraffe behavior, diet, and life in the wild.
3:15p — African Penguin Feeding
Watch our penguins enjoy their daily feeding while our animal care team shares fun facts about these charismatic birds.
4:30p — Eurasian Eagle Owl Chat (Weekends Only)
Meet one of the world’s largest owl species and learn about their incredible hunting abilities and natural habitats.
Learn From the Animal Care Experts
Keeper Chats give visitors the chance to hear directly from the people who care for the animals every day. Our animal care team shares behind-the-scenes knowledge about animal enrichment, training, and conservation programs that help protect wildlife both in human care and in the wild.
These informal talks are designed to be fun, educational and engaging for visitors of all ages, making them a favorite experience for families and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
Tips for Enjoying Keeper Chats
- Keeper Chats take place throughout the day around the park.
- Arrive a few minutes early to get a good viewing spot.
- Feel free to ask questions—our keepers love sharing their knowledge about the animals.
Don’t Miss a Keeper Chat
Daily Keeper Chats are included with regular park admission and offer a great way to make the most of your visit. Be sure to check the schedule when you arrive so you can catch your favorite animals and learn something new during your day at the Virginia Safari Park.